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Originally Posted by Superman
Wages are not nearly the only fire protection expense. A quick Google search suggests the cost of a ladder truck is around $2 million. And then there are the costs of maintenance and repair, and storage out of the rain and sun. Heck....the cost of a full fire fighting suit is probably more than you could guess. Another quick Google search estimates $13,480. So yeah, your volunteer fire organization is not free. Or we could just reduce the public cost to $0 and watch houses burn. Or pay private companies to protect us. Which would not be cheaper but at least there would be less to complain about. But then we would not have as much to complain about.
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I’m ok with paying for it. I already said that.
What I find objectionable is them categorizing themselves as volunteer and asking for donations, when we are taxed for their service.
One or the other, not both.
Which is also how I feel about the coast guard. I’m good with the tiny bit of my taxes that funds it. I’d be less good if I got a bill if I needed them.
Edit: To add context - my portion of the tax bill for these “volunteers” is four figures annually. The amount is more than the levy for road repair (which is the second highest line item) and more than the total for anything except schools - commenting on which would parf this in a heartbeat.