Fire Investigation Sample Clauses

Fire Investigation. ‌ If probable cause indicates human involvement, a Wildland Fire Investigator (INVF) should be ordered to conduct an investigation. Investigations and all ensuing legal actions beyond origin and cause determination are the responsibility of the affected Jurisdictional Agencies; however, investigation support may be requested from the Protecting Agency subject to resource availability and appropriate regulations and agency limitations. It is best if a Federal INVF leads investigations under Federal jurisdictions and a State INVF leads investigations under State jurisdiction. Protecting FMOs will coordinate with jurisdictions to ensure all agency requirements for investigations are met. The Lead Investigating Agency is typically the Jurisdictional Agency at the point of origin; however, other affected Jurisdictional Agencies may also initiate investigations. The Lead Agency will notify all affected agencies immediately when the decision is made to pursue an investigation beyond origin and cause or seek cost recovery on an incident in order to proceed jointly and cooperatively if desired. When incidents affect multiple agencies lands, collections will be pursued jointly and cooperatively by each affected agency to the extent practical. See Clause 48. Chapter 18 of the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Red Book) xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/policies/pol_ref_redbook.html summarizes Federal policy regarding fire trespass investigation. Additional interagency direction is contained in PMS 412, Guide to Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/publications/412 and Agency-specific references include: • BLM – 9238-1 17 • NPS – RM-18, Chapter 6 and RM-9 Chapter 18 • FWS – Fire Management Handbook Chapter 18 • USFS – FSM 5130 and FSM 5320 • BIA – 53 IAM Chapter 7-H and 90IAM 1.4C (9) • Alaska DNR – Alaska Statutes, Regulations, and Policy and Procedures Manual references are currently being revised.
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Fire Investigation personnel assigned to Fire Suppression shall work a 24-hour shift commencing at 1200 hours and continue through 1200 hours the following day. Fire Investigation personnel shall work a 48-hour average work week.
Fire Investigation. ‌ Investigations and all ensuing legal actions beyond origin and cause determination are the responsibility of Jurisdictional Agencies. The Lead Investigating Agency is typically the Jurisdictional Agency at the point of origin; however, other affected Jurisdictional Agencies may also initiate investigations. The Lead Agency will notify all affected agencies immediately when the decision is made to pursue an investigation beyond origin and cause or seek cost recovery on an incident in order to proceed jointly and cooperatively if desired. When incidents affect multiple agencies lands, collections will be pursued jointly and cooperatively by each affected agency to the extent practical. Jurisdictional Agencies may request investigation support from the Protecting Agency subject to resource availability and appropriate regulations and agency limitations. Additional requirements may apply for some agencies, but all investigations will be performed by a qualified Wildland Fire Investigator (INVF). BLM strongly recommends that fire investigations on BLM lands be performed by INVFs that are federal employees, and that all criminal investigations are performed by Federal Law Enforcement Officers with INVF qualifications (H9238-1, BLM Fire Trespass Handbook).
Fire Investigation. ‌ Investigations and all ensuing legal actions beyond origin and cause determination are the responsibility of the jurisdictional agency. Jurisdictional Agencies may request investigation support from the protecting agency subject to resource availability and appropriate regulations and agency limitations. When incidents impact multiple agencies lands, collections will be pursued jointly and cooperatively by each affected agency to the extent practical. Fires on State of Alaska lands under AFS protection that require an investigation will be performed by DNR Fire Investigators. Fires on federal lands are to be performed by Federal XXX certified Fire Investigators.
Fire Investigation. Stand-by-pay – In addition to his/her regular salary, represented employees assigned to Fire Investigation shall be compensated with an additional $50 per each 24-hr shift assigned to standby duties. If a Suppression employee works less than a full shift of standby, he or she shall be compensated $2.08 per hour assigned to standby duties.
Fire Investigation. The Department and DNR agree to protect the origin area of any fire to the best of its ability. Fires will be jointly investigated when an incident originated in a joint jurisdiction area. A DNR fire investigator may investigate fires originating on, spreading to or threatening land subject to Forest Fire Protection Assessment, i.e., sole DNR or joint jurisdiction areas.
Fire Investigation. Trespass: Initial attack resources shall determine probable fire cause, whether human or natural. Once a probable fire cause has been determined to be "human," the IC will have dispatch request an investigator and/or Law Enforcement Officer(s) and notify the BLM duty officer. The IC is also responsible for protecting the origin without compromising firefighter and public safety. All suspected human caused fires starting or burning onto BLM managed lands will have a Wildland Fire Investigator ordered to investigate the fire, and the investigator will prepare a written fire investigation report. The State and/or BLM may furnish a qualified investigator. If the State furnishes the investigator, the State will transmit the fire report (cause and determination) to the BLM within 10 business days after completion of the. Investigations and all ensuing civil and/or administrative actions beyond origin and cause determination is the responsibility of the Jurisdictional Agency. When incidents impact multiple agencies jurisdictions, collections will be pursued jointly and cooperatively by each agency affected to the extent practical. The State cannot recoup/pursue trespass funds (e.g. emergency fire suppression costs, emergency stabilization/rehabilitation costs, resource damages, administrative costs) on behalf of the BLM. This pertains to any and all costs expended on BLM lands that are considered reimbursable; including those under section IV Preparedness. The intent of this is to prevent the reimbursement of the same expenditures twice. The State’s costs not reimbursed by the BLM may be pursued as required by Oregon statutes. Evidence will be preserved in accordance with applicable Agency regulations and policies.
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Fire Investigation. 21.1. The CWFD will assume responsibility for all fire cause determination investigation activities within Washougal and will work closely with the Washougal Police Department (WPD) in processing any case. CWFD and WPD shall cooperate in the preservation of evidence, chain of custody, investigating suspects and persons of interest for all cases arising from origin and cause investigations within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Washougal.
Fire Investigation. This agreement delegates agencies the authority to act on behalf of the other for the purposes of fire investigations, such as but not limited to going onto state and private land to collect evidence and develop case files for the jurisdictional agency.‌
Fire Investigation. The City and the Union acknowledge the necessity for competent investigation of fires of undetermined origin. Union employees certified as qualified fire investigators shall be paid at a rate of three percent (3%) higher than that shown in Appendix A-1 for their rank and longevity. Union employees certified as fire cause specialists by the Fire Chief shall be paid at a rate of one percent (1%) higher than that shown in Appendix A-1 for their rank and longevity.
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