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The fire officer’s / firefighter’s responsibility at incendiary fires is critical. The fire department must know how to assist the fire investigation units at the scene.

 

Many times, the fire department is the first agency to arrive at the incident and the actions taken by the officers and the members of the fire suppression companies can either help or hinder the fire investigation. Indicators of an incendiary fire can be detected by officers and firefighters by being alert and making observations. The officers and firefighters are the investigator’s eyes and ears prior to his or her arrival.