Larry's House Has Caught Fire, and He Is Trapped Inside

Multiple Choice

Larry's house has caught fire, and he is trapped inside. The neighbors called 911. Two firefighters and one of the neighbors (an accountant) entered the house in an attempt to save Larry. Another neighbor tore away the screening around Larry's porch so that his dog could run to safety. As opposed to the neighbor, the firefighters who attempted to save Larry were performing a(n) ___________________.

A) duty
B) discretionary act
C) imperfect duty
D) supererogatory act