Fire and emergency management/Fire Investigator/Documenting the Scene

Terminal objective: Given standard tools and equipment, diagram the scene, photographically document the scene, and construct investigative notes.

Enabling objectives:

The student should be able:

• Accurately represent the scene.
• Identify evidence, pertinent contents, significant patterns and origin areas or points.
• Ensure the scene is accurately depicted and that photographs appropriately support scene findings.

Terminal objective: Given a fire scene, available documents (e.g. pre-fire plans and inspection reports), and interview information, construct investigative notes.

Enabling objectives:

The student should be able:

• Ensure notes are accurate.
• Document the scene.
• Represent complete documentation of scene findings.