The Fire Bureau shall have the power to investigate all causes of fires and, if necessary, file the

proper
complaints with the city or provincial prosecutor who has jurisdiction over the case. (Section 54, RA
6975) Identify the Origin of Fire. The origin of a fire is one of the most important hypotheses that the
investigator needs to develop and test during the investigation.

Generally, if the origin cannot be determined, the cause cannot be determined and if the correct origin
is not identified, the subsequent cause determination will also be incorrect. In the event that hazardous
materials/suspected illegal or regulated chemicals and/or contraband are found in the fire scene,
immediately report to proper office/authority concerned (e.g. HAZMAT, PDEA) . Make an inventory of
the confiscated items.

Fire Arson Investigation Team COMPOSITION OF INVESTIGATION TEAM AND THEIR DESIGNATED
RESPONSIBIITIES:

Team Leader – assumes overall control of the fire scene.

Lead Fire Arson Investigator – coordinates with the Team Leader regarding appropriate investigation
approach.

Fire Scene Photographer – photographs the fire scene prior entry of the investigation team and during
walk-through.

Fire Scene Sketch Preparer – diagrams and illustrates the immediate area of the fire scene.

Evidence Recovery Personnel and Custodian – conducts actual exhaustive

The Fire Bureau shall have the power to investigate all causes of fires and, if necessary, file the proper
complaints with the city or provincial prosecutor who has jurisdiction over the case. (Section 54, RA
6975) Identify the Origin of Fire. The origin of a fire is one of the most important hypotheses that the
investigator needs to develop and test during the investigation.

Generally, if the origin cannot be determined, the cause cannot be determined and if the correct origin
is not identified, the subsequent cause determination will also be incorrect. In the event that hazardous
materials/suspected illegal or regulated chemicals and/or contraband are found in the fire scene,
immediately report to proper office/authority concerned (e.g. HAZMAT, PDEA) . Make an inventory of
the confiscated items.

Fire Arson Investigation Team COMPOSITION OF INVESTIGATION TEAM AND THEIR DESIGNATED
RESPONSIBIITIES:

Team Leader – assumes overall control of the fire scene.

Lead Fire Arson Investigator – coordinates with the Team Leader regarding appropriate investigation
approach.

Fire Scene Photographer – photographs the fire scene prior entry of the investigation team and during
walk-through.

Fire Scene Sketch Preparer – diagrams and illustrates the immediate area of the fire scene.
Evidence Recovery Personnel and Custodian – conducts actual exhaustive

The Fire Bureau shall have the power to investigate all causes of fires and, if necessary, file the proper
complaints with the city or provincial prosecutor who has jurisdiction over the case. (Section 54, RA
6975) Identify the Origin of Fire. The origin of a fire is one of the most important hypotheses that the
investigator needs to develop and test during the investigation.

Generally, if the origin cannot be determined, the cause cannot be determined and if the correct origin
is not identified, the subsequent cause determination will also be incorrect. In the event that hazardous
materials/suspected illegal or regulated chemicals and/or contraband are found in the fire scene,
immediately report to proper office/authority concerned (e.g. HAZMAT, PDEA) . Make an inventory of
the confiscated items.

Fire Arson Investigation Team COMPOSITION OF INVESTIGATION TEAM AND THEIR DESIGNATED
RESPONSIBIITIES:

Team Leader – assumes overall control of the fire scene.

Lead Fire Arson Investigator – coordinates with the Team Leader regarding appropriate investigation
approach.

Fire Scene Photographer – photographs the fire scene prior entry of the investigation team and during
walk-through.

Fire Scene Sketch Preparer – diagrams and illustrates the immediate area of the fire scene.

Evidence Recovery Personnel and Custodian – conducts actual exhaustive