We keep the scene tight—first thing we do is cordon it off, lock it down, and let the crime team in. While we’re fighting the fire, we make sure no one walks in or out without a clear path, keep that perimeter marked, and use gloves and masks to avoid contaminating surfaces. After the blaze, we hand off the area to investigators, giving them a rundown of what we did, and we keep a record of the rescue effort so they know where everything was before the heat. It’s all about protecting the evidence while still putting out the fire.

Yeah, it can get hectic. When the fire jumps, we have to move the cordon fast, but that means the investigators might miss a spot or two. We try to brief them every time we shift the line and make sure they follow the new markers. It’s a juggling act—keep the blaze out, keep the evidence in, and keep the team safe.