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The footage from the fire chief controversially stated that if an individual is trapped in a burning building, it is partly their fault for being in the wrong place. For many observers, this comment is not only disheartening but also raises serious questions about the motivations behind hiring practices within emergency services. The implication that the physical capabilities of firefighters, and possibly their ability to save individuals in desperate situations, may be secondary to their identity is seen as a dangerous precedent.