What is the case law on fireman's rule?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Hubbard v. Boelt, 102 Cal.App.3d 255, 162 Cal.Rptr. 349 (Cal. App. 1980):
"A second reason underlying the fireman's rule . . . is a modern one of public policy, adopted by progressive courts and based on fundamental concepts of justice. . . . (F)iremen (policemen) ' " 'cannot complain of negligence in the creation of the very occasion for (their) engagement.' " . . . .' " (Walters v. Sloan, supra, at pp. 204-205, 142 Cal.Rptr. at p. 155, 571 P.2d at p. 612.)
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