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[tfunk]

Christians believe that unrepentant sinners don't go to heaven. If a house was burning and a Christian fireman had the opportunity to save either an unrepentant sinner or a faithful Christian then it seems like the ethical thing to do would be to save the sinner. In both instances you are saving a mortal life, however in the case of the sinner you are also (possibly) saving a soul from damnation.

Edit: just wondering because I thought the bus was going to crash today. I was wondering how I'd decide who gets out if there was only a limited amount of time to escape through the roof.

[RACETRAITOR]

I think in a real situation like that the practical side would take over and religion would be temporarily put aside until the next confession.

[Underwaterbob]

I don't think firemen generally have the time to ask someone about their religious (or lack of) persuasion during an emergency.

Here's a somewhat pertinent, sappy article:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/02/12/40_years_worth_of_thanks/