Arson/Investigation
The FireRescue1 Arson/Investigation resources page features news about confirmed and suspected arson as well as information on the latest fire investigation methodologies to help fire investigators and other personnel identify fire causes.
Federal investigators will ignite a controlled burn in Pacific Palisades this week to pinpoint the cause of the wildfire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
Chicago police have charged a man with first-degree murder and aggravated arson in connection with the trash fire that killed Capt. David Meyer
Seaman Recruit Ryan Sawyer Mays maintains his innocence in the four-day Bonhomme Richard fire
KCFD Pumper 19 was responding to a call with its lights and siren on when it collided with a Honda CRV and crashed into a building, killing 3 people
Jake Johnson was stationed at Brevard Fire Rescue Station 63 and had been on light duty since the image went viral
Family members told police that Firefighter Christopher Lalor and the man were longtime friends
Nathan Register’s Pasco County Fire Rescue crew did not transport a woman allegedly suffering stroke symptoms, who later died
Christopher Lalor, a 21-year veteran of the Racine Fire Department, was found dead in his home
Investigators finished the on-scene work last week and the structures that burned in the fire that killed three were demolished
Their relatives have different ideas about what actually happened, but they hope further review by law enforcement will lead to answers
A grand jury holds the man accountable for the death of Forestburgh Fire Company #1 Assistant Chief William Steinberg
Prairie Du Pont Fire Protection District Chief Jerame Simmons was pardoned after committing arson at 18
Technology, NFPA standards and a visionary leader drove key changes to help extinguish antiquated operations
The family of Tiffany Slatsky, who was married to a former firefighter and overdosed in 2020, alleges Station 51 was known as a party station
Austin Smith, 30, has been identified as the St. Paul Fire District member killed in the fire
The Advance Fire Department is investigating the alleged inappropriate actions, which include unwanted touching, wine-making and loud behavior
While the recently-released report sheds new light on the incident, DOJ officials said it did not exonerate the five people sentenced to prison
Investigators have not determined the origin of the blaze that killed Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and Paramedic/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo
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The fires occurred in two clusters, Tacoma officials said, at several homes, an apartment building and detached garages
A New Bedford investigation revealed that Deputy Fire Chief Paul Coderre Jr. collected more than $200,000 after “putting on an act” related to on-duty injuries
In the era of essential worker recognition, many firefighters may wonder, “Why aren’t we being treated better? And why isn’t anyone listening to us?”
The Prairie Du Pont FPD board voted to turn in its former fire chief and assistant chief to the sheriff’s department for not returning their helmets
“I made accusations I have no way of backing up ... I feel as if I started a war between the aldermen and fire department,” said Richard McLaughlin
The Village of Minoa Fire Department has a new chief, and the mayor’s office is conducting an investigation
A Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident involving Newark Captain Carlos A. Rivera and a retired FF, who was also found unresponsive but survived
An email sent to city leaders claims that many firefighters are not responding to multi-alarm fires, yet are receiving pay for them
The comptroller’s office says Terry Gaylor Jr. used Olean Fire Department funds to write checks to himself and to cover personal spending at Verizon and Amazon
Harold Schaitberger’s financial conduct is again under review; IAFF intends to cooperate, saying “the organization’s status, if any, is that of a victim”
Policies, culture and a lack of experienced firefighters have officials worried about future risks for fighting wildfires
South Bend FD members have cited a culture of harassment and discrimination, but the St. Joseph County prosecutor said detectives could not find a suspect
Mineral Point Fire Department Captain Brian Busch and Firefighter James Ludlum were in a fire truck when a semi-tractor trailor hit the apparatus