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How often do firefighters actually save a home from being destroyed?
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Depending on how soon the fire is reported and the severity of it, the home may or may not be able to be saved. The priority on a fire scene is safety of persons over property.
Contrary to most people's beliefs, firefighters don't just run in a burning building spraying water. Firefighters search the building to make sure that nobody is inside it first. Of course, preventing further damage to property is also a task, but will take less priority over rescuing someone.
There is a firefighting quote that goes along the lines of:
"Risk vs. Reward.
Risk a lot to save a lot,
Risk a little to save a little to save a little
Only if it is justified."
If a house is fully involved in fire the chances of saving it are slim to nothing, and at that point the main priority is to make sure everyone is out and the fire isn't spreading. Of course, the fire will still get put out, but there is very little that can be done to actually save a home after a major fire.
If a fire is contained and put out while it is just a room, the house is more likely to be able to be easily repaired and livable.
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