Cats just have a way of getting themselves into trouble. They get stuck up trees, trapped under floorboards and stuck in outhouses, and this one couldn't get itself clear of a fire. This one isn't a kitten, though, it's a full-grown cat, and it looks to have a little more awareness and understanding of what's just happened to it.
Wherever that firefighter's just been, it was dangerous - they don't put their breathing apparatus on for nothing - so we can safely say that cat was in real danger. But look at the way it's looking at its savior! If you've ever picked a cat up, you'll know that they decide how long they want to be held, and they won't be shy of letting you know when it's time to put them down. This one seems happy to stay exactly where it is - snuggled up to its hero.