SDM Intelligence · Smoke Incident Path
Smoke & Soot Incident Builder
Use this path when smoke, soot, ash, combustion residues, or fire-related odor extend beyond the direct burn area or remain after initial stabilization.
Incident questions
Select the conditions that best match what you can safely observe.
Choose one answer for each question. SDM Intelligence will generate a browser-based Recovery Record from your selections and identify relevant priorities, uncertainty, and professional boundaries.
Where is visible soot or smoke residue present?
Why this matters: Distribution helps distinguish direct deposition from migration through doors, shafts, pressure differences, or HVAC systems.
What does the residue look and feel like?
Why this matters: Dry powdery soot, oily residues and kitchen/protein residues can require different cleaning sequences and testing.
Was the HVAC system operating during or after the event?
Why this matters: Air-handling systems can move particles and odor compounds beyond the visibly affected area.
Which materials are affected?
Why this matters: Painted walls, unfinished wood, textiles, carpet, electronics and porous contents respond differently to smoke deposition.
Has cleaning already started?
Why this matters: Uncontrolled wiping or wet cleaning can smear some residues, move contamination, or complicate later verification.
Is odor still present after visible cleaning?
Why this matters: Persistent odor can indicate remaining reservoirs, concealed pathways, HVAC involvement, or incomplete source removal.