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.
A former propane company employee has been charged for his role in an explosion that killed Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 11 others
At least a dozen homes were damaged as the fire extended through a Baltimore row
Investigators are working to identify the cause of the two-alarm fire
The Navy warship fire highlights key themes for all fire agencies – inspections, training, command and communications
While fire stations aren’t always sanctuaries of purity, they must be sanctuaries of public trust
Brevard County’s fire chief says the firefighter’s actions do not reflect the values of the department
Critics say Chief Deputy Fred Mathis could have exposed witnesses to retaliation; the FD says it has since revoked his access
Wausau police are investigating whether the ambulance collision caused the fatality or if it stemmed from the incident that necessitated the initial transport
The report concludes that an inadequately prepared crew delivered an ineffective fire response at the 2020 arson fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard
A Columbia fire station was investigated for behavior related to butt-slapping, wedgies and an “overwhelming infatuation” with comparing male genitalia
It was the first time that state officials publicly acknowledged his death after he suffered a medical emergency while training
Following the ongoing news about Peyton Morse’s death, one firefighter reflects on his personal experience with drills gone wrong
Firefighter Bridget Martin, 18, filed complaints against former Delphos Fire Chief Kevin Streets, prompting the investigation
The death of firefighter trainee Peyton Morse is a tragic reminder that we need to change our culture, mindset and response to complaints of respiratory distress
David and Stacy Morse voiced their frustrations with the investigations and detailed the culture at the fire academy where their son died
Allegations of delays, wrong addresses and and wrong responses make up the 55 complains submitted by the Durham Fire Department and EMS about the city’s 911 center
David and Stacy Morse contend there was a rush to judgment that their son, Peyton Morse, died of a health problem
A nearly 250-page report described leadership that needs “immediate intervention” and a lack of on-scene management that lead to firefighter deaths
State Sen. Ritchie and Assemblyman Walczyk push for more details in the death of FF Peyton L.S. Morse, who died during training at the state fire academy
Jamie Snow, wife of Elijah Snow, appeared on “Dr. Phil” to explain why she believes Mexican authorities are lying about how her husband died
Jamie Snow said she believes her husband, Arlington Firefighter Elijah Snow, was murdered
Manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and other charges attempt to criminalize acts of medical malpractice and make deviation from EMS protocols a crime
Jeff Halvorson had been the fire chief for the Arcadia-Glencoe Fire Department for 17 years
The Massachusetts’ Attorney General’s office accused former Taunton Fire Chief Leman Padelford of dodging subpoenas as the state investigates his firefighter test prep company
In the video, Capt. Cristian Granucci accused the fire union of being in “lockstep with total tyranny” for its support of the vaccine requirement
Joshua Laird’s body was honorably transported to the medical examiner’s office, with an escort from Engine 251, Ambulance 259 and local agencies
At the time of the fire, roughly 160 sailors and officers were on board the USS Bonhomme Richard, which had been docked at Naval Base San Diego
The body of Arlington Firefighter Elijah Snow was returned to the U.S. after his death while on vacation at a Mexican resort
The USS Bonhomme Richard burned for several days last July, now a crewmember has been charged with aggravated arson
Watertown Chief Matthew Timerman wants an internal investigation into the death of Peyton L.S. Morse
The fire appeared to have started in the kitchen, where firefighters found books inside of an oven
Elijah Snow’s family believes the Arlington firefighter may have been beaten and suffocated
About 250 firefighters joined in a procession to honor their fallen colleague, Senior Lt. Francis Dombrowski
