Very sad for the family.
I hope they were not in serious financial debt and had insurances all paid up - sadly I bet we will see this more and more though.
What would you, as a trained professional, have done if they had said someone was still inthe house?
What if it were a dog and not a child?
Just curious what the training teaches you as the early(est) guy on the scene.
If possible, go in and get 'em out.
If it's safe enough to grab the dog, same thing, just gotta find a pair gloves first(usually in the Tahoe)or something to cover my hands.
I can deal w/ the pressure of a dog bite, just don't wanna deal w/ the puncture wounds. Cats only if I can see 'em,or have the time, they tend to hide and I'm not gonna die or get 2nd/3rd degree burns for that.
Caged critters are usually toasted due to smoke inhalation, but pets are life just as people are. I'm not here to say who or what lives or dies, I wish I could sometimes. Try to do the greatest good for most things.
1st rule always is safety, I'm no good to anyone if I'm now a casualty, that will only serve to further burden the those at the scene. Too many heroes run in for nothing, and end up being the only "victim".
