ADDRESSING FIREFIGHTER ARSON
The Mission:
The “Hero to Zero” program is a specialized training initiative designed to combat the tragic transition of a firefighter into an arsonist. While rare, firefighter arson impacts departments and communities deeply. This program provides the awareness and tools necessary to identify motives, understand the profiling of offenders, and implement prevention strategies.
Training Topics Include:
Developed by Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal David Klitsch, this program covers:
- Motive and Behavioral Profiling
- Legal Statutes and Consequences
- Cause and Effect of Firefighter-Involved Arson
- Prevention and Departmental Awareness
Access the Training:
This program is now offered through an online cooperation with the Dane County Arson Response Initiative (DCARI). To learn more or to begin the training, please visit the official DCARI portal.