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james

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A fire has been extinguished by the fire department. The structure is an eight-family apartment building that has suffered extensive damage to over 80 of the building. There was one fatality as a direct result of the fire and several firefighters were injured. The firefighters are still on the scene and have located the origin of the fire.
  Generally speaking, what is the role of the fire department from this point forward.
 
  A) None. Once the fire is extinguished, their role is officially complete.
  B) To detect the possibility of arson but not to investigate arson
  C) To investigate who started the fire
  D) Clean up the fire scene to include the removal of debris from the site

Question 2

The caller reported black smoke and some flames were visible near the garage. Firefighters have arrived at scene, a single family dwelling, within five minutes of the call. Now, the structure is fully engulfed in flames at both ends. The fire is spreading very rapidly. Thick, black smoke is still clearly visible but quickly changes to white and brown smoke. The caller is found at the scene and is interviewed by the police. He again reported black smoke when the fire first started and that the fire rapidly progressed from the garage.
  Based on the facts above, what is the likelihood that the fire was caused by arson?
 
  A) The fire is most likely accidental.
  B) The fire may be arson based on the color of the smoke and the rapid progression.
  C) The fire is possibly accidental or stems from structural defect due to electrical malfunction based on the color of smoke and the rapid progression.
  D) The facts cannot lead a person to any conclusions.



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bookworm410

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

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Answer: B




james

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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