An investigator may what?

• A. Interview or ask firefighters for assistance in some aspects of the investigation
• B. Take over incident command
• C. Design new safety protocols
• D. Estimate the property damage

Answer: (A)

Gaining facts from those on scene is a key part of the investigative process. Because firefighters were directly involved and observed what happened, the investigator may interview them or ask for their help to gather precise timelines, actions taken, conditions observed, ignition sources, and equipment used. This information helps reconstruct the sequence of events and determine the cause. Taking over incident command isn’t part of an investigator’s role, since command is the responsibility of the incident commander. Designing new safety protocols belongs to prevention or safety policy work, not the investigation itself. Estimating property damage is typically handled by insurance adjusters or engineers, not the investigator, though damage details may be documented.