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IAAI THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD FOR FIRE AND EXPLOSION
INVESTIGATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
NFPA 921 Fire & Explosion Investigation
The Scientific Method. Step 1 Recognize the need
The Scientific Method. Step 2 Define how the problem can be solved.
The Scientific Method. Step 3 Collect facts and Data
The Scientific Method. Step 4 Analyze Data by inductive reasoning
The Scientific Method. Step 5 Develop a Hypothesis to explain origin and cause of fire
The Scientific Method. Step 6 Test the Hypothesis. Compare to all known facts
The Scientific Method. Step 7 Select Final Hypothesis
The scientific method provides a systematic approach to data
Why is it important to follow the
collection, analysis, and hypothesis testing that is an accepted
scientific method in a fire
framework for organizing your
investigation?
investigation and for presenting your process and findings to the court.
1. Confirm a fire or explosion has occurred.
2. Confirm you are assigned to investigate.
Recognize the need
3. Confirm your role and responsibilities.
4. Identify location.
1. Assess the incident and prepare.
2. Determine what tools, equipment, and personnel are needed.
3. Understand fire service response and actions.
4. Secure right of entry or obtain permission to enter scene.
Define the problem
5. Conduct scene safety inspection.
6. Secure the scene.
7. Make preliminary observations.
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IAAI THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD FOR FIRE AND EXPLOSION
INVESTIGATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
NFPA 921 Fire & Explosion Investigation
The Scientific Method. Step 1 Recognize the need
The Scientific Method. Step 2 Define how the problem can be solved.
The Scientific Method. Step 3 Collect facts and Data
The Scientific Method. Step 4 Analyze Data by inductive reasoning
The Scientific Method. Step 5 Develop a Hypothesis to explain origin and cause of fire
The Scientific Method. Step 6 Test the Hypothesis. Compare to all known facts
The Scientific Method. Step 7 Select Final Hypothesis
The scientific method provides a systematic approach to data
Why is it important to follow the
collection, analysis, and hypothesis testing that is an accepted
scientific method in a fire
framework for organizing your
investigation?
investigation and for presenting your process and findings to the court.
1. Confirm a fire or explosion has occurred.
2. Confirm you are assigned to investigate.
Recognize the need
3. Confirm your role and responsibilities.
4. Identify location.
1. Assess the incident and prepare.
2. Determine what tools, equipment, and personnel are needed.
3. Understand fire service response and actions.
4. Secure right of entry or obtain permission to enter scene.
Define the problem
5. Conduct scene safety inspection.
6. Secure the scene.
7. Make preliminary observations.
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