FIRE BOWL SLIDESHOW QUIZ

When was the first Pilot Program, when they trained the first accelerant detection K-9?

• 1985

• 1984

• 1983

• 1986

Answer explanation

The results of this Pilot Program were validated by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

Space is left at the top of an evidence container because it could potentially make a ​________.

• good case for court.

• strong case for the president

• Mrs. Weiman

What does the K-9 handler say to the dog for the starting sequence?

Answer explanation

The handler says "Find the cause" in a high pitched voice to begin the starting sequence. "Seek" is used to find and identify bodies and "Find the cause" is used to find the cause of the fire.

In training, K-9's are conditioned to respond to ignitable liquid odors through a play reward methodology. When the K-9 detects an ignitable liquid odor, they indicate the positive response by SITTING. The handler reinforces the behavior with a play reward.

• Passive Indication

• Aggressive Indication

Answer explanation

SITTING is the key word in telling you that this answer is a PASSIVE INDICATION.

Same as the previous question, but K-9's indicate positive response by SCRATCHING.

• Passive Indication

• Aggressive Indication

Answer explanation

SCRATCHING is the key word in telling you that this answer is an AGGRESSIVE INDICATION.

What are the FOUR main categories of IGNITABLE LIQUIDS?

Answer explanation

Petroleum - Based

Alcohol - Based

Acetone - Based

Natural - Based

These are the FOUR main categories. DON'T FORGET THEM!!! IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS MIGHT SHOW UP ON THE TEST!!!

What is an ACCELERANT?

Answer explanation

An ACCELERANT is a fuel oxidizer (often an ignitable liquid) used to initiate a fire or increase the rate of growth or spread of fire.

What is an IGNITABLE LIQUID?

Answer explanation

An IGNITABLE LIQUID is a liquid (or the liquid phase of any material) that is capable of fueling a fire. This indicates a flammable liquid, combustable liquid, or any other material that can be liquified and burned.

What is a STARTING SEQUENCE?

Answer explanation

Words that are said to the dog to kick-in the olfactory senses, letting the dog know it' time to go to work.

Answer yes to this questions to find more about K-9 History.

• Yes

• Yes

Answer explanation

- The Atlantic City Police Department organized the first formal accelerant-detection canine training program in the nation.

- The program was developed and conducted by ACPD Sgt. Dennis McSweeney, Canine Division Commander.

- Training was based on the principle of "praise reward" - the dogs would work for praise and love of a human being.

- Therefore, each handler is paired with a canine so that each investigator / canine team could establish a bond of mutual trust.