It is obvious to me that you are not aware of how hazardous fire fighting is on a daily basis. Never forget that responding to an ORDINARY house fire can get a firefighter killed. Propane tanks, toxic chemicals, unknown and perhaps non compliant construction, flamable furniture and a whole bunch of unknowns creates a difficult and hazardous environment.
Please see this report on firefighter injuries: http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/PDF/OS.patterns.pdf
I never claimed to be an expert ... nor did I sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night.