Have all safety issues at the scene, including hazardous materials, physical barriers, and structural stability been addressed?
All these issues should be addressed at the scene prior to beginning the origin and cause examination. If necessary, involve experts such as a structural engineer to render an evaluation. Inform the Hazmat team if there is any suspicion of hazardous materials at the location, especially at industrial fires. Have key evidence areas been secured inside and outside the structure? A quick assessment of possible areas of origin will provide a guideline for what key evidence areas need to be secured. These areas should be taped off and personnel should be instructed to leave them undisturbed. In addition, protect exterior areas that may hold evidence like footprints, tire tracks, or discarded accelerant containers. Witnesses Have all initial witnesses been identified and contact information secured, including members of the crowd? Upon arrival, there may be crowds gathered, victims wandering around, and neighbors milling about. The immediate area should be canvassed as quickly as possible an
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