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.
Investigators believe the three-alarm fire in Millville does not appear to be suspicious
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The report on the Davenport collapse offers no new insights, while the Scott County Attorney seeks to keep it confidential, citing safety concerns and potential impact on ongoing civil litigation
Officials discovered politically charged graffiti nearby in their investigation of a fire at the GOP office in Albuquerque
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
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
“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.”
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
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
The Evansville firefighter walked away, apparently unhurt
Angelo Alleano served with the Manchester department for about 23 years; his crimes spanned 6+ years
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