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Fire and emergency management/Fire Investigator/Documenting the Scene

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Terminal objective: Given standard tools and equipment, diagram the scene, photographically document the scene, and construct investigative notes.

Enabling objectives:

The student should be able:

  • Accurately represent the scene.
  • Identify evidence, pertinent contents, significant patterns and origin areas or points.
  • Ensure the scene is accurately depicted and that photographs appropriately support scene findings.


Terminal objective: Given a fire scene, available documents (e.g. pre-fire plans and inspection reports), and interview information, construct investigative notes.

Enabling objectives:

The student should be able:

  • Ensure notes are accurate.
  • Document the scene.
  • Represent complete documentation of scene findings.