Probation for volunteer firefighter who admits to starting fires near Russellvile

A teen who served as a Russellville volunteer firefighter is placed on probation after admitting to setting several fires. 19 – year old Joshua Gertner was accused of setting barns and hay bales on fire starting in 2021. He faces a similar charge in Moniteau County. Gertner told investigators he set one fire because he was mad at his girlfriend’s family and another because he was bored.