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Relying on volunteers to provide professional services has never been a very sound plan. Pay the people, cut down on the millions of dollars wasted on frivolous equipment and you'll have what people need.

Any community that's not willing to pony up for professional EMS and Fire protection, pretty much get what they deserve.

I'm not in any way knocking the efforts of the volunteers, my point is that you and your communities shouldn't have to rely on your volunteer efforts in the first place.


John, with all due respect, I must strongly disagree with your position. My fire company, the Independent Hose Co# 1 was founded in 1818, with roots that go even further back in history and is the oldest continuously operating volunteer company still operating in the state of Maryland. I belive 190 years of continuous volunteer service demonstrates the commitment and ability to rely upon volunteers for professional fire/rescue service.

Pete