Fire Investigation Report
Use this fire investigation report to create a summary of a fire incident. This template can be used through a collaboration with the investigative team to know the root cause of fire, whether it is accidental or criminal, describe factors and problems that may contribute to it, document interviews from the witnesses and completing the report by writing recommendations and detailing evidences through pictures.
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- Client / Site
- Investigator Group
- Conducted on Date
General Information
- Date of the incident Date
- Exact time and date of investigation Date
- Take a photo of the object, structure or area that was burned Media
- Describe physical characteristics of what was burned. Give dimensions when possible and detailed descriptions.
- Take photo of the surrounding Media
- Describe main streets and access to building or property. Also, weather conditions when applicable.
- Who requested the response?
- Who was dispatched to investigate?
Investigation
Accidental
Fire caused by accident
- Who discovered the fire?
- Where did the fire start?
- Describe fire/s type (e.g electrical fire, fire from cooking, fire from combustible materials)
- Describe problems that may have contributed to the fire
- Are there witnesses?
None, all are safe
Fire caused by crime
- Who discovered the fire?
- Where did the fire start?
- Describe fire/s type (e.g electrical fire, fire from cooking, fire from combustible materials)
- Who are the suspect/s
- Describe the incendiary cause. This should be based solely from investigator observations. 1. How did the suspect arrive? 2. Why was the crime committed? 3. What are the materials used to start the fire?
- Provide photo of physical evidence of incendiary Media
- Write a negative corpus delicti through methodical elimination of all accidental, natural, and mechanical causes.
- Are there witnesses?
None, all are safe
Recommendation
- State the recommendations from the investigative team in relation to the fire itself
Documentation
- Take photos of the physical damages caused by fire and other important details Media
Completion
- Duly Approved by a Certified Fire Investigator (Name and Signature) Sign
- Name and Signature of the Documentor Sign
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Fire Investigation Report
Use this fire investigation report to create a summary of a fire incident. This template can be used through a collaboration with the investigative team to know the root cause of fire, whether it is accidental or criminal, describe factors and problems that may contribute to it, document interviews from the witnesses and completing the report by writing recommendations and detailing evidences through pictures.
Print as PDF
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