ESSAY : Fire administration

Unit VIII Final Project
For your final project, you will apply the scientific method approach to determine the fire cause and origin of this one- and
two-family dwelling. Complete an investigative report on all the details of the fire and probable cause based upon the
given information:
Time: 0900 hours
Date: November 28, 2014
Weather Conditions: Clear–-38 degrees (cold wind @ 20 mph)
Type of Structure: One- and two- wooden-frame family structure
Occupants: Family of four: Husband, wife, (9) y/o male, (4) y/o female
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Notification: At 0900 hours, you were notified by the fire dispatcher to respond to 1212 Streetman Circle on a reported
structural fire that was under control and required a cause and origin investigator.Once you arrived on the scene, you were briefed by Lt. Dan Coleman, who stated that upon arrival the fire was showing
out both kitchen windows and was spreading quickly to the living-room areas. The fire was then quickly extinguished and
confined to the kitchen. There was noticeable burn patterns forming a large V-pattern that indicated the fire originated in
the oven appliance area.
To prevent any form of spoliation, the Anytown Fire Department completed its fire suppression efforts and taped off the
area for further investigation prior to any additional over hauling procedures.
Wife’s Statement: Mrs. Williams stated that she was preparing breakfast for her children when her cellular phone
rang. She walked to her front porch where she became engaged with a general conversation with her friend. With
bacon still cooking on the stovetop, the grease became so hot that it ignited and vertically spread into the ceiling.
Once off the phone, the homeowner noticed smoke coming from the kitchen area. After investigating the kitchen, she
was able to locate the burning pot and activate the 911 system as she was exiting her home for safety. The Anytown
Fire Department then arrived and extinguished the fire.
You are now at the fire scene. Explain the specific details of the pre-arrival information, en-route and fire scene
investigation, and interviews. Be sure to include your physical findings and any evidence that may have been collected
from the fire scene. This investigative report should include all findings with a completed hypothesis of the fire.
Your report should include the following elements:
ï‚· title page,
ï‚· abstract (one paragraph in length),
ï‚· body of the report (at least 750 words in length or three full pages),
ï‚· conclusion (include at the end of your report), and
ï‚· reference page.
The body of your report should include all seven steps of the scientific method and a final hypothesis. Additionally, you are
required to use at least one outside source from the CSU Online Library. If you choose to use more than one outside
source, you may use reliable sources from the Internet or your textbook. Be sure to format your paper using APA
standards.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Fire Report

Abstract

In cases of fire, successful investigation ensures that the solution towards these problems. The investigation requires comprehensive documentation of the fire scene and the necessary steps done in the process. All these elements must therefore use efficient, and all the legally accepted methods and standards required in preparation of the documentation fire scene.

Incident Narrative Prior to the time of call to the fire service, Mrs. Williams was preparing breakfast for her family when she heard her phone ring. She headed to the porch where she engaged in a general conversation with another friend. Since her bacon was still cooking on her stovetop, her grease became so hot that it got ignited (Lentini, 2012). Soon, it spread vertically to the roof through the ceiling. Once she was through with her phone, she noticed smoke emanating from the kitchen area. After investigation of the kitchen, she ascertained that the burning spot was located and immediately activated the 911 system, after…