If a man sets his office on fire in frustration and a firefighter dies, what offense is he charged with?

In the context of the scenario presented, the appropriate charge when a man intentionally sets his office on fire, resulting in a firefighter's death, is arson. The act of setting the fire is a key element of the offense. Arson involves the deliberate and unlawful act of setting fire to property, which in this case is the man’s office.

If the act of arson directly leads to the death of another person, such as a firefighter responding to the blaze, the charges may vary depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances. However, capital murder typically requires an intent to kill or cause serious harm, which does not align with the scenario of acting out of frustration.

Manslaughter, on the other hand, generally pertains to unintentional killing without malice. Similarly, negligent homicide involves causing death through criminal negligence. In this situation, while the firefighter's death is tragic, the man’s intent to commit arson does not fit the criteria for these lesser charges.

Therefore, the charge of arson is valid because it encompasses both the willful act of setting the fire and the potential for harm that arises from such actions.