Is it fair to say, based on the four pages of responses, that some level of paid firefighter are necessary in some areas, but staff/station reduction can probably be made without a significant decrease in safety?
I know we would all love to able to afford Vinman or GLewis 24/7, and I don't know about where you live, but I don't think it's sustainable in So Cal anymore. My $.02.
Now - how about volunteer teachers and city staffers...
