Benjamin Polson, 33, joined the St. Louis Fire Department in 2019 following in the footsteps of his father James Polson who was a retired fire captain. Polson died while battling a house fire on the 5900 block of Cote Brilliante Avenue in St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Firefighters from all over the United States came to St. Louis for his visitation and burial to pay their respects.
2 / 11
St. Louis Fire Department crews respond to the scene of a house fire in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood of St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. St. Louis firefighter Benjamin Polson was killed and two others were injured while fighting the fire after the roof of the house collapsed. St. Louis USA
St. Louis Fire Department crews respond to the scene of a house fire in the...READ ON
St. Louis Fire Department crews respond to the scene of a house fire in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood of St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. St. Louis firefighter Benjamin Polson was killed and two others were injured while fighting the fire after the roof of the house collapsed. St. Louis USA
3 / 11
A St. Louis firefighter directs others from the second floor of a burning building as they attempt to rescue firefighters after a roof collapsed at a house fire on the 5900 block of Cote Brilliante Avenue in St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. St. Louis firefighter Benjamin Polson was killed and two others were injured in the collapse.
A St. Louis firefighter directs others from the second floor of a burning building as...READ ON
A St. Louis firefighter directs others from the second floor of a burning building as they attempt to rescue firefighters after a roof collapsed at a house fire on the 5900 block of Cote Brilliante Avenue in St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. St. Louis firefighter Benjamin Polson was killed and two others were injured in the collapse.
4 / 11
St. Louis Fire Department crews and Emergency Medical Technicians wait for firefighters to rescue firefighters who were inside a house fire when the roof of the building collapsed in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood of St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. St. Louis firefighter Benjamin Polson was killed and two others were injured while fighting the fire after the roof of the house collapsed.
St. Louis Fire Department crews and Emergency Medical Technicians wait for firefighters...READ ON
St. Louis Fire Department crews and Emergency Medical Technicians wait for firefighters to rescue firefighters who were inside a house fire when the roof of the building collapsed in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood of St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. St. Louis firefighter Benjamin Polson was killed and two others were injured while fighting the fire after the roof of the house collapsed.
5 / 11
St. Louis firefighters gather in front of the scene of a house fire as crews place the body of firefighter Benjamin Polson who died while battling the fire into an ambulance in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood of St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022.
St. Louis firefighters gather in front of the scene of a house fire as crews place the...READ ON
St. Louis firefighters gather in front of the scene of a house fire as crews place the body of firefighter Benjamin Polson who died while battling the fire into an ambulance in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood of St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022.
6 / 11
Two firefighters embrace after the body of Benjamin Polson was placed into an ambulance at the scene of a house fire on the 5900 block of Cote Brilliante Avenue in St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. St. Louis firefighter Benjamin Polson was killed and two others were injured while fighting the fire after the roof of the house collapsed.
Two firefighters embrace after the body of Benjamin Polson was placed into an ambulance...READ ON
Two firefighters embrace after the body of Benjamin Polson was placed into an ambulance at the scene of a house fire on the 5900 block of Cote Brilliante Avenue in St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. St. Louis firefighter Benjamin Polson was killed and two others were injured while fighting the fire after the roof of the house collapsed.
7 / 11
James Polson, right, retired St. Louis Fire Captain and father of fallen St. Louis firefighter Benjamin Polson, lifts his arm to salute his son's urn during the uniform salute for the visitation service at Kutis Funeral Home in Affton on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2022.
James Polson, right, retired St. Louis Fire Captain and father of fallen St. Louis...READ ON
James Polson, right, retired St. Louis Fire Captain and father of fallen St. Louis firefighter Benjamin Polson, lifts his arm to salute his son's urn during the uniform salute for the visitation service at Kutis Funeral Home in Affton on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2022.
8 / 11
Members of the St. Louis Fire Department pass by the urn of fallen St. Louis firefighter Benjamin Polson who died in the line of duty in the uniform salute during the visitation service at Kutis Funeral Home in Affton on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2022.
Members of the St. Louis Fire Department pass by the urn of fallen St. Louis firefighter...READ ON
Members of the St. Louis Fire Department pass by the urn of fallen St. Louis firefighter Benjamin Polson who died in the line of duty in the uniform salute during the visitation service at Kutis Funeral Home in Affton on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2022.
9 / 11
Firefighters gather to make a wall of blue near the honor guard at the burial ceremony for fallen firefighter Benjamin Polson at Resurrection Cemetery in Affton on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Polson died in the line of duty on January 13, 2022, after a roof collapsed while he was searching for occupants in a house fire.
Firefighters gather to make a wall of blue near the honor guard at the burial ceremony...READ ON
Firefighters gather to make a wall of blue near the honor guard at the burial ceremony for fallen firefighter Benjamin Polson at Resurrection Cemetery in Affton on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Polson died in the line of duty on January 13, 2022, after a roof collapsed while he was searching for occupants in a house fire.
10 / 11
A St. Louis Metro Air helicopter performs a floyover during the burial ceremony for fallen firefighter Benjamin Polson at Resurrection Cemetery in Affton on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Polson died in the line of duty on January 13, 2022, after a roof collapsed while he was searching for occupants in a house fire. Affton USA
A St. Louis Metro Air helicopter performs a floyover during the burial ceremony for...READ ON
A St. Louis Metro Air helicopter performs a floyover during the burial ceremony for fallen firefighter Benjamin Polson at Resurrection Cemetery in Affton on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Polson died in the line of duty on January 13, 2022, after a roof collapsed while he was searching for occupants in a house fire. Affton USA
11 / 11
A St. Louis firefighter gives a salute as the Mass Pipe Band plays Amazing Grace during the burial ceremony for fallen firefighter Benjamin Polson at Resurrection Cemetery in Affton on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Polson died in the line of duty on January 13, 2022, after a roof collapsed while he was searching for occupants in a house fire.
A St. Louis firefighter gives a salute as the Mass Pipe Band plays Amazing Grace during...READ ON
A St. Louis firefighter gives a salute as the Mass Pipe Band plays Amazing Grace during the burial ceremony for fallen firefighter Benjamin Polson at Resurrection Cemetery in Affton on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Polson died in the line of duty on January 13, 2022, after a roof collapsed while he was searching for occupants in a house fire.
Benjamin Polson, 33, joined the St. Louis Fire Department in 2019 following in the footsteps of his father James Polson who was a retired fire captain. Polson died while battling a house fire on the 5900 block of Cote Brilliante Avenue in St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Firefighters from all over the United States came to St. Louis for his visitation and burial to pay their respects.
Benjamin Polson, 33, joined the St. Louis Fire Department in 2019 following in the footsteps of his father James Polson who was a retired fire captain. Polson died while battling a house fire on the 5900 block of Cote Brilliante Avenue in St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Firefighters from all over the United States came to St. Louis for his visitation and burial to pay their respects.
Daniel Shular - Photojournalist
Photojournalist Daniel Shular captures compelling images focusing on politics, conflict and social justice movements around the world.
