(A) The serving Fire Department will investigate the origin, cause, and circumstances of all fires as under I.C. 36-8-17-7, under the supervision of the Fire Chief and/or his designee(s) all fires in its district that meet any of these criteria will be investigated:
(1) Any fire of a suspicious nature.
(2) Any fire involving loss of life or injury to persons.
(3) When notified by any Fire Department.
(4) When circumstances warrant.
(5) When otherwise deemed necessary.
(B) Such investigation will commence immediately upon the occurrence of such a fire and, if such fire is of suspicious origin, the Fire Chief and/or his designee(s) will immediately be notified and coordinate investigation activities with the Fire Department having jurisdiction. Any information obtained under any such investigation will be confidential as authorized and required by law. The local law enforcement agency, upon request of the Fire Chief and/or his designee(s), may render such assistance in the investigation of any fire. If a fire involves the loss of life to any person(s), the Indiana State Fire Marshal's office will be immediately notified. The Fire Chief and/or his designee(s) may utilize all available resources including, but not limited to:
(1) Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office.
(2) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).
(3) Montgomery County Sheriffs Department.
(4) Crawfordsville Police Department.
(5) Other fire investigators as deemed necessary.
(Ord. 3-2017, passed 2-13-17)
2018 S-23