Fire Patterns
What does a V-pattern indicate about the origin of a fire?
The point of the V is likely where the fire started
What are the two types of firefighters in Texas?
Paid and volunteer
What is arson?
A fire that is deliberately & intentionally set
What dogs are associated with fire departments?
Dalmations
What month is most common for fires?
July
What is a heat shadow?
An area where heat was blocked from a piece of heavy furniture
You must be 18, have a GED or HS diploma, and you must be certified.
A child puts a towel on the stove while it their mom is cooking and it catches on fire. What kind of fire is this?
Accidental
How did early civilizations extinguish fires?
Bucket brigades
Where are most fires by children started?
Outside
Why does an inverted cone pattern suggest arson?
It indicates an accelerant could have been used
How long is the training that firefighters undergo to earn a Texas Basic Structure Fire Suppression certificate?
468 hours
What are 3 characteristics of a typical arsonist
White male, age 17-26
Childhood hyperactivity disorder
Poor academic performance
Antisocial behaviors and other crimes
Cold or aggressive relationship with father
Overprotective mother
If not married, still living at home with parents
Lack of stable interpersonal relationships
Employed in low-paying jobs often as a laborer
Fascination with the fire service
Alcoholism and/or substance abuse
What revolution started the use of an organized fire department?
Industrial
43% of fires started by children under the age of _______.
6 years old
What can char patterns tell investigators about the temperature and speed of a fire?
That the fire was very hot and burned very quickly, moving fast along its path. It creates sharp lines of what was and was not burned.
Name 3 essential pieces of protective equipment that firefighters wear on the scene.
Pants
Safety Boots
Protective Hood
Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Turnout Coat
Helmet
Gloves
What are 2 signs of a deliberate fire?
Separate and unconnected fires
Odors
Gas, kerosene, or other accelerants
Removal of personal objects and valuables
Furniture moved around the room
Locked windows and/or blocked doors
Two or more points of origin
Streamers to spread the fire from one area to another
Pools where a flammable liquid burned
Floors charred – area where fire burned the floor
Why were early civilization homes dangerous?
The roofs were highly flammable, allowing fire to spread quickly.
What is the term for a person that intentionally sets a fire so they can put it out themselves?
Hero firefighter
What does gray smoke indicate?
The fire is running out of fuel
What are the 4 ways to save someone in water?
Reach, Throw, Row, and Go
What are 4 common motives for arson?
Concealing a Crime
Revenge
For Profit
Malicious Vandalism
Thrill/Excitement
Before firetrucks, what vehicle did they use to extinguish fires?
Horse drawn wagons
What room in the home has the most accidental fires, and what is usually set on fire in those rooms?
Bedroom/ mattress and bedding