My cousin is a firefighter, and their supervisors will not let them enter a burning structure until they are fully geared and EVERYONE is fully prepared. I would personally prefer that my house burn down (yes, even with my dogs inside) than for a father, mother, son, brother, sister, or my cousin to rush into a structure without knowing the most about it that they can, and following procedure to the T. They are there to fight the fire and save lives but not at the cost of their own, or their fellow firefighters. You don’t know what all is required before they can enter a structure - I didn't until he became a fireman. They can’t just throw on a mask, grab a hose, throw open the door, and rush inside. Not even to save your life.

My cousin has had several close calls and nearly died fighting a fire, and that was after following all procedures and getting the go ahead from the supervisor on scene.

I know you’re upset, but really, think about the sacrifice these men & women are making and think about what you’re asking them to do. Do you really want a child to grow up without a parent due to some silly mistake that could be made if they entered that house unprepared?

I'm sorry that you had to witness the whole horrible scene.

RIP sweet puppy.