Right! Whether it was himself getting killed or maimed due to the incompetence of another fireman or a civilian(s) getting the same, it's why he got out as soon as he could. Sad actually.
The scenario you laid out is an example of a perfect storm of illogical policy unfolding to a tragic end. Disgusting.
Years ago the NJ state troopers eliminated the boxing segment of their training because a female cadet was killed in the ring. The boxing was critical because many of the troopers patrol alone; they HAVE TO be able to defend themselves and their weapons. I guess it just fell through the cracks now...
Firemen in particular have to be able to carry a motionless person out of a building; how do you ignore that? Will it be like the NHL, where the smaller guys are matched up on lines with monsters who can protect them?