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.
Agents seized over 150 pipebombs and other homemade devices inside a Isle of Wight County home
The FBI identified the driver as an active-duty U.S. Army soldier
Allentown firefighters faced a report of an occupant trapped in the basement and fire extending into exposures
The fire vehicle, which Mount Airy members were unaware had been stolen, flipped multiple times and ejected the driver, who was found dead on arrival
Kengra S. Taylor spent the West End Fire Company’s funds on vacations, purchases and services at retailers and Harley Davidson dealerships, prosecutors say
Vincent Variale, president of the Uniformed EMS Officers Union Local 3621, says Capt. Alison Russo might still be alive if someone had been with her
“We cannot have a life-critical emergency rescue apparatus relegated to a frat party bus,” said San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo
Firefighters were on standby at A. Crawford Mosley High School as a typical safety protocol
FDNY
Dozens of EMS providers watched from a courtroom gallery as Peter Zisopoulos entered his plea in a video feed from a Bellevue Hospital bed
According to the FBI, Daniel Stevens used the Zionsville department’s internet connection to distribute images and videos on social media
Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department Chief Curtis Brown and Firefighter Brendan Torres were returning from a call
Steven Chillis remains at work with pay at the Memphis Fire Department
FDNY
“We are so sad,” said FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens. “The members of her station looked up to [Alison Russo]. She kept them in line.”
FDNY
Lt. Alison Russo-Elling joined the department as an EMT in 1998 and was promoted to paramedic in 2002 before becoming a lieutenant in 2016
Seaman Recruit Ryan Sawyer Mays has denied starting the blaze and sobbed when the judge read the verdict
FDNY
Lt. Alison Russo-Elling served New York for 25 years and responded to the 9/11 attack at the World Trade Center
Porterville Capt. Ramon “Ray” Figueroa, 35, and Firefighter Patrick Jones, 25, both died at the scene of a 2020 library fire
William “Billy” Tucker is serving a life sentence in the death of Hamilton Firefighter Patrick Wolterman
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. said that USFS and CAL FIRE officials reported in an initial assessment “that the fire started in the area of the utility’s power line”
Charles D. Krampota “was an outstanding firefighter and friend to so many,” said Alvin Volunteer Fire Department Chief Rex Klesel
During an evacuation, there was a flashover or collapse and one firefighter fell down a flight of stairs, according to Springfield Assistant Chief Matthew Smith
A resident accused the Morgan Township chief of collecting an extra $8,769 when he was deployed to Hurricane Ida with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency
At least 10 ambulance crews responded, according to the Chicago Fire Department, which asked for help searching the structure
Fellow Middleport crewmembers used airbags to lift the engine and free the firefighter, who suffered fractures
Police returned fire, wounding the suspect and avoiding further injuries to the public
Crewmembers rushed the child to an ambulance and tried to resuscitate her, but she went into cardiac arrest on the way to a hospital
A 91-year-old patient died and a 36-year-old paramedic was severely injured when flames engulfed the back of the ambulance in a hospital parking lot
The new version contains Sterling and Rock Falls’ responses to criticisms levied by OSHA related to the death of firefighter Lt. Garrett Ramos
“Please pray for them and their families,” Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh said, referring to all eight firefighters who were hurt
The pilot and two others sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a trauma center
The three most seriously injured Paterson firefighters were in stable condition with “non-life-threatening” injuries, said Chief Brian McDermott
The mother of Spring Valley Fire Department 2nd Lieutenant Jared Lloyd is suing the assisted living facility, the village, building inspectors and two rabbis
The news is “tragic and very sad,” the Sun City Fire and Medical Department said in a statement following the death of Shane Godbehere, which is under investigation
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