Coffee Break Training: Fire/Arson and Explosion Investigation Curriculum: The First Responder's Role in Fire/ Arson Investigation [open pdf - 314KB]
"First responders are responsible for protecting lives and property from fire and other potential harm. In fulfilling this responsibility, these personnel are often in the best position to document information that may assist investigators who may be called to the scene of a fire or explosion. These individuals have the unique opportunity to view the scene shortly after the event and can take actions that can be of critical importance to the investigation. Listed below are guidelines to assist first responders in obtaining information that is important to investigators for conducting successful preliminary and follow-up investigations."
Coffee Break Training - Fire Investigation Series No. FI-2014-1
United States Fire Administration: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/