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.
Authorities have offered few details on what caused the vehicle to crash through the fence and hit the pipeline valve
Officials found no preliminary evidence of a “terrorist” attack related to an SUV that crashed through a fence and hit a valve at the Deer Park station
Public safety departments and agencies did not develop plans such as having extra staff on duty, staging apparatus or supplies in high-risk areas, or possible evacuations.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas said he did not notice a safety placard warning firefighters of potential hazards at the warehouse
As of Sunday morning, three firefighters have been discharged from the hospital and two are in critical but stable condition
Video shows moment of blast that injured 11 LAFD firefighters battling a one-story commercial building fire near downtown’s Skid Row
One of a group of five that set a tractor-trailer on fire in 1988, causing the fatal blast, claims her health problems put her at risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to fine the city for reported violations involving three airport firefighters including one who allegedly falsified training logs
The cadet alleges she was coerced to undress and sexually touched by her instructor, a battalion chief who resigned last year and is currently under police investigation
Examining six possible reasons fire service members move from firefighters to fire-setters
The volunteer firefighter allegedly removed evidence while responding to the blaze
Officials say the town suspended EMS operations due to COVID-19 exposure concerns without giving proper notice to the community and state licensing agency
Reports say the girl was startled by an unleashed dog and ran into the path of the truck
The fire department said they believed an ambulance had already been sent, but it was sent to the wrong location
Officials say the man admitted to setting the fire and then attempting to fight the fire while intoxicated two months after quitting the department
The man was charged with two felonies after reportedly showing up to emergency scenes and representing himself as a volunteer firefighter
A Trenton councilman said the reported attack was brought to light in a letter and hadn’t been reported to fire department officials
Federal officials will review whether the show breaches patient privacy rules
Court papers filed last week say Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael Durkin sent the texts about a subordinate in 2017
The plan focuses on recruitment of women and minorities and includes changes to the agency’s professional standards
The 22-year-old firefighter allegedly started two grass fires
The suit alleged brownout policies in a Delaware city contributed to the deaths of the three firefighters and significant injuries to three others
The teens previously faced manslaughter charges in the fire that killed Porterville Firefighters Raymond Figueroa and Patrick Jones
Investigators said the parking operation was likely in violation of county rules on gifts and exchange of money for official actions
The EMT has been placed on restricted duty after allegations he padded his overtime sheets to earn pay for unworked hours
Longmont Fire Lt. Mike Burelson was honored by a nonprofit organization for stopping a man holding a lighter at a fire scene
Michigan State Police are investigating but have not been able to recover the funds, which has been missing since October
The 1995 fire killed Capt. Thomas Brooks, Firefighter Patricia Conroy and Firefighter Marc Kolenda
The paramedic currently being considered for promotion to lieutenant is currently under investigation for one of at least five complaints
Strong talks about a “single-action approach” to incidents to integrate strategy and tactics, keeping firefighters safer on the fireground
The investigation will look into whether the anti-burglary bars prevented the escape of the six children and their mother
The firefighter pulled the woman from the “suspicious” 2018 fire she is now accused of starting
The department concluded its investigation after interviewing all 22 recruits in the photo
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