In the United States, Jeremy Simmons convoy was prescribed by the head of Volunteer Fire Office Prai Du-Pont in Saint Claire, Illinois. In protest, 10 firefighters quit. This reports FOX 2 Now.
The past chief was removed from office, and his assistant appointed his assistant, which for more than 20 years ago at the age of 18, was convicted of arson of the empty house and buildings on the territory of high school. According to Simmons, he has departed a trial period, and the Governor of the State of Jay Robert Pritzker pardoned him.
However, his appointment caused indignation among colleagues. So, one of the firefighters threw her equipment before controlling the fire station as a sign of dismissal. Ten of 13 fire branches quit in place.
The leaders of two neighboring departments, Kakhokya and Douo, stated that they support the changes and completely trust Simmons as the acting chief. According to them, he was many years devotional voluntary firefighters in the district branches. They added that their departments will help to fill the released places.
According to the report published by the National Council of Firefighters, the arsonists are often found among firefighters. The average number of firefighters, which are arrested for arson over the year, exceed 100 people.
In December 2019, four empty houses burned in the town of Upper-Malboro in two months. The investigation found that young firefighters from the local fire brigade are behind all these cases. The court found that their only motive was entertainment.