Injured San Francisco firefighter goes home

San Francisco Fire-Medic Christopher Posey who was nearly killed a month ago while operating at a arson caused structure fire has improved enough to be released from the hospital.

Christopher Posey a firefighter-paramedic a 11 year veteran with SFFD, was released Friday from San Francisco General's ICU and is "resting comfortably" with his wife and 3 kids at home. He still has significant inhalation injuries including both internal and skin burns.

SFFD Firefighter Posey, was injured when the roof of the unoccupied house fell in. Five other firefighters were also injured after the home's roof collapsed and sent hot gas and smoke down a hallway toward them. All five were also treated and released. Posey was the most seriously hurt in that arson fire.

Tom O'Connor, treasurer of the local firefighters' union, said that Posey was recovering at his San Jose home. "He's doing much better," O'Connor said. "He's off the respirator, breathing on his own, and he's starting to walk around." "He still has a long way to ago with the burns, but compared to where he was two weeks ago, it's much better," O'Connor said.

$75,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for starting the fire.