Comment on American cops think they're what American firemen ARE.
Curious_Canid@lemmy.ca 1 week ago
There is a critical difference in the way we treat police vs firefighters. Both the law and their training teach police that almost anything is justified if it keeps them safe and that there will not be any consequences. Officer safety takes precedence of the public’s safety. Murdering a few innocent civilians is a small price to pay for that.
Firefighters are simply expected to risk their lives in service of the public. Efforts are made to reduce the risks, but they regularly go in to rescue people knowing they may not make it back out.
Both jobs involve operating in high-risk environments, but the police prioritize police safety and firemen prioritize public safety.
yesman@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Training and culture is important, but one must remember that firefighters and EMTs do not have qualified immunity. Meaning that firefighters and EMTs can and do get sued for negligence and assault. They also have a “duty of care” while the pigs are not responsible to protect the public, enforce the law, or uphold court orders.