A Montezuma volunteer firefighter has been arrested on arson charges.

20-year-old Chance Beres (BAIR-iss) was taken into custoday in connection with a structure fire in a rural part of Poweseik County Sunday night.

Investigators say Beres is also a suspect in connection with a number of fires that have occurred in the county over the last five months. He’s currently charged with second-degree arson.

The Des Moines Register reports that Beres is an EMT with Midwest Ambulance in Grinnell and was also has been a probationary member with the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department and EMS since April 18.