[autumnraine]

I thought fire fighters rescued people. Were the cops there before the fire dept?

[wideawake]

According to the original reportage from the local affiliate, the police and fire got there within seconds of each other.

The firemen, in gear, decided that it was too dangerous to attempt rescue.

The man was tased because he tried to rush past the firemen into the blaze without equipment.

The police prevented him from effectively committing suicide.