The issue of fire and EMS service personnel taking photos at emergency scenes has a moral and ethical component.

At FirefightingNews.com, we believe if you respond to the scene with a responsibility to mitigate the emergency, no effort should be spent photographing the scene until the emergency is mitigated.

Citizens have called the fire/EMS service because an emergency exists. That is your first priority.

All resources should be completely directed towards assisting the victims or controlling property loss.

Our Policy

Treat all subjects with respect and dignity.

Give special consideration to vulnerable subjects and compassion to victims of crime or tragedy.

Intrude on private moments of grief only when the public has an overriding and justifiable need to see.