We need to keep an eye on our retirees too. Too many times they leave the department and lose their “connection”. Do you have something in place to help with that separation?
Arson, suicide suspected by retiree
3-29-12
A retired Pittsburgh firefighter apparently shot himself to death on Wednesday morning, apparently after setting his Butler County home on fire, state police said.
A passing motorist spotted the fire and found David L. Helbling, 62, in his pickup truck parked outside the log cabin-style home in Clay, police said. A pistol and some personal belongings were inside the truck.
State police and West Sunbury fire Chief Reid Campbell said the motorist reported the fire around 10 a.m. State police said they believe Helbling set the house on fire, though a state fire marshal continued to investigate.
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http://www.fireengineering.com/news/2012/03/29/arson-suicide-suspected-by-retiree.html
