Bronx Fire: 12 DOAs

I think the point that prosay was trying to say was that as first responders, jobs like this fire basically come with the territory. You are part of a team and your teammates depend on you to be 100% operating on all cylinders both physically and emotionally. If you are at the point where the emotional toll of these calls is too much to handle (and i am not saying anything negative about anyone who experiences this), then at that instant you are a liability. You are a liability to your teammates who depend on you, you are a liability to the public that seeks your aid, and you are a liability to youself.
It is incumbent upon you to recognize as a professional if youre still able to do your job. And if you cannot handle the emotional aspects of these calls, there is absolutely no shame in stepping aside because of that.