You had ONE job: Italian firefighters suspected of starting blazes for cash

[steve2470]

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/08/08/firefighters_suspected_of_starting_fires_in_italy/

Firefighters in Sicily have been accused of starting fires for money.

The captain of a 15-person volunteer firefighter squad based in southern Italy was arrested on Monday on suspicion of fraud against the state and arson. The other 14 are also under investigation.

According to a police report, members of the squad are suspected to have set multiple fires or reported fake fires between 2013 and 2015.

The squad received €10 compensation per hour for responding to incidents, according to Italian newspaper La Repubblica.

[Not Ruth]

1. Happens sometimes with vollies in the US

[nykym]

2. I was vacationing in the Adirondacks

one year, Talking to a local who told a story of
one firefighter in town that got busted lighting fires all because he was bored during the winter months.

[TheDebbieDee]

3. Ancient Roman firefighters operated on the

Understanding that they WOULDN'T set fire to your home or business if you paid them a monthly fee - one of the oldest subscription-type services...

[steve2470]

4. fascinating!!!! nt