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Fire Investigator Questions
1. ***Request a summary of qualifications from the person being interviewed***
DCJS Virginia Certified Police Officer 25 years, 1033 Fire Investigator 7 years
2. How long have has he or she been working as a fire investigator?
7 years
3. What type of training does he or she have in the fire investigation field?
4. What are some of the biggest challenges he or she has when investigating the cause and origin of fires?
Environmental challenges, Operations, and Air quality inside structures
5. What safety precautions does he or she use when investigating a fire?
Safety glasses, helmet, gloves, breathing apparatus( and/ or a filtered mask for particulates)
6. Which fire suppression activities have the most impact on his or her investigation?
Overhaul if done prematurely.
7. Has he or she found strategies for mitigating this?
Yes, communications with Operations
8. Has he or she testified as an expert in a courtroom?
Not an expert in this field, but for other criminal matters.