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| Scene Safety for the Fire Investigator |
| Jeffrey Pauley, Bedford County Fire & Rescue |
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While fire scenes can be dangerous for anyone, there are some unique issues facing a fire investigator--whether they are a public or private fire investigator or even a fire fighter who helps extinguish the fire and then has to do an origin and cause determination. The presenter will review pertinent general fire service research as well as the somewhat more limited fire investigator-specific research, with a particular emphasis on toxic gases. He will also discuss how to recognize acute toxicity signs and symptoms, and the precautionary actions that all fire investigators can take to mitigate these problems. The presentation directly relates to NFPA 1033, Section 4.1.3; NFPA 921, Chapter 13; and several of the Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives.
Presented by:
Jeffrey Pauley, Bedford County Fire & Rescue
Jeff Pauley was appointed as the fire marshal in Bedford County, Virginia, in February 2015 after serving for over four years as a deputy fire marshal. He is a retired Maryland police officer and has over 15 years of fire service experience. Jeff has a BS in Management Studies from the University of Maryland and a graduate certificate in Public Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. He also holds numerous certifications through the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, including fire fighter, officer, instructor, investigator, and inspector. Jeff is a NAFI-certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and an IAAI-certified Fire Investigation Technician.
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