So, imagine you like to play with matches or lighters, and you accidentally start a fire. Maybe you get scared and run away, or maybe you try to put it out by yourself but it gets too big. Either way, you might feel really bad about what happened and wish you could take it back.
Now, imagine that instead of being a kid playing with fire, you're a grown-up firefighter who is supposed to put out fires and keep people safe. But instead of doing your job, you start a fire on purpose because you want to be the hero who saves the day.
This is what we call firefighter arson, and it's a very serious crime. Not only are you breaking the law and putting people's lives in danger, but you're also violating the trust that people have in firefighters to do the right thing and help them in an emergency.
If you ever hear about a firefighter who started a fire on purpose, it's important to remember that this is not okay and they should be held accountable for their actions. It's also important to know that this is very rare and most firefighters are amazing people who do incredible things to help others every day.