Initial Action

Question 1

What are the procedures on arrival

Answer 1

1. Briefly interview your informant
2. secure and control the scene
3. Initial interview of the SFI if present and the OC of the first fire appliance to attend the scene
4. Interview the incident controller at the scene
5. Ensure safety of the scene before an initial conference is held with the SFI and conduct a preliminary examination of the scene
6. if deemed suspicious then regroup and hold a briefing conference
7. Confer with other staff and determine a plan of action and allocate specific roles
8. Give COMMS a SITREP

Question 2

What witnesses can be interviewed?

Answer 2

OPPOSERS

Persons who found fire / raised alarm / informed police or Fire
Fire Fighters
Occupants
Visitors
Employees (Temp and permanent)
Owners
Neighbours
Spectators
Passers-by
Local Police
Patrols
other Police and security staff
vendors ad delivery people
reporters
photographers