firefighter’s rule

firefighter’s rule. A doctrine holding that a firefighter, police officer, or other emergency professional may not hold a person, usu. a property owner, liable for unintentional injuries suffered by the professional in responding to the situation created or caused by the person. — Also termed fireman’s rule. [Cases: Negligence 570, 1315. C.J.S. Negligence §§ 368, 529–531, 654.]

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