Section 710. Fire investigator survival

The fire investigator shall:

1. Understand the mental, physical and tactical considerations for investigator survival;

2. Identify patrol techniques that minimize possibility of an investigator entering into an ambush "set up";

3. Identify the tactical steps to be immediately undertaken in sniper fire situations while on foot;

4. Identify the tactics which can be used by the driver of a vehicle that comes under sniper attack;

5. Identify the tactics which can be utilized by an investigator whose police vehicle has been hit with a firebomb;

6. Given a practical simulation exercise simulating an ambush or sniper situation, demonstrate procedures which minimize personal hazards; and

7. Identify the mental, emotional and physical preparation needed for the eventuality of a possible shooting situation.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR310-01-3 § 3.47, eff. December 23, 1987.

Statutory Authority

§ 9.1-203 of the Code of Virginia.