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       ARSON FOR REVENGE FIRES ON THE UPSWING....
       By: wolfie Date: March 12, 2011, 11:46 pm
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       Arson for revenge shows troubling threat to firefighters
       Arson fires pose a very real threat to firefighters who can
       easily become "collateral damage" in an arsonist's personal
       vendetta
       By Adam K. Thiel
       We all know that arson, for any reason, is an extremely
       destructive crime; not just to the individuals and families
       directly involved in an event, but to the entire community.
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       I think many of us expect(ed) to see an increase in the number
       of arson fires nationwide due to the depressed economic
       conditions across the United States, especially the residential
       and commercial real estate markets.
       This story is particularly interesting because it suggests a
       different (or additional) motivation, and one that is also
       linked to the broader national picture; specifically the lack of
       civility and upward trend in general antisocial behavior.
       Arson for vengeance is nothing new, but an increase of this
       magnitude is especially troubling.
       Why? Beyond the economic and social implications for victims and
       their communities, arson fires pose a very real threat to
       firefighters who can easily become "collateral damage" in an
       arsonist's personal vendetta.
       While many departments are suffering financially, it's important
       to maintain our comprehensive fire prevention programs,
       including arson investigation capabilities, as an essential
       facet of protecting our communities from all hazards.
       About the author
       With nearly two decades in the field, Chief Adam K. Thiel –
       FireRescue1's Editorial Advisor – is an active fire chief in the
       National Capital Region and a former state fire director for the
       Commonwealth of Virginia. Chief Thiel's operational experience
       includes serving with distinction in four states as a chief
       officer, incident commander, company officer, hazardous
       materials team leader, paramedic, technical rescuer,
       structural/wildland firefighter, and rescue diver. He also
       directly participated in response and recovery efforts for
       several major disasters including the 9/11 terrorist attacks,
       Hurricane Gustav, and Hurricane Isabel.
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