[Poohbah]

But at what point can you say he shouldn't be allowed to risk his life because other people would risk theirs to save him.

At exactly that point.

What if the dog was his only companion and had saved his life?

What if he gets in over his head--a not-unlikely-circumstance for someone completely untrained in firefighting--and a firefighter gets crippled or killed rescuing him?

What if he's trying to save an invaluable heirloom?

What if he gets in over his head--a not-unlikely-circumstance for someone completely untrained in firefighting--and a firefighter gets crippled or killed rescuing him?

How about if he's uninsured without family and all his money and valuables (his only hope to retire comfortably) are inside? (saying he's not the brightest guy in the world)

What if he gets in over his head--a not-unlikely-circumstance for someone completely untrained in firefighting--and a firefighter gets crippled or killed rescuing him?

[HairOfTheDog]

What if he gets in over his head--a not-unlikely-circumstance for someone completely untrained in firefighting--and a firefighter gets crippled or killed rescuing him?

That didn't happen though.

[Oztrich Boy]

What if when the dog escapes it is savage from fear and kills a toddler who would have grown up to become a world-famous medical researcher who discovers the cure for all known diseases?