Following repeated firefighter deaths, the fire authority in Seoul, South Korea, is prioritizing defensive firefighting tactics in situations where human rescue is deemed impossible. This policy shift comes after a firefighter died during a recent incident, just three months after similar preventative measures were implemented. The strategy focuses on protecting firefighters’ lives by prioritizing containment rather than aggressive attempts at rescue in high-risk scenarios. Authorities acknowledge the need to balance firefighting duties with ensuring the safety of first responders. The revised approach emphasizes assessing the viability of human rescue before committing to potentially dangerous operations. This aims to reduce the number of firefighter fatalities during emergencies in Seoul.