Let’s start this out right: there are times where we absolutely must risk our lives in attempting to save those in trouble. And while there are numerous factors related to that including size up, resources, training—firefighters have and must be ready to go to extreme measures to save lives. Always have. Always will. To be clear about that, make sure you attend FDIC next month when the Chief Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award is presented. Or at FRI when the Ben Franklin Award is presented. Or when the Michael McNamee Valor Award is presented thru Firehouse.