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Holy Diver 10-04-2010 03:23 PM
For-pay fire department lets man's house burn
 
This can't be true?

"The homeowner, Gene Cranick, said he offered to pay whatever it would take for firefighters to put out the flames, but was told it was too late. They wouldn't do anything to stop his house from burning.

Each year, Obion County residents must pay $75 if they want fire protection from the city of South Fulton. But the Cranicks did not pay.

The mayor said if homeowners don't pay, they're out of luck."


Firefighters watch as home burns to the ground | WPSD Local 6 - News, Sports, Weather - Paducah KY | Local

reflexblue 10-04-2010 03:27 PM
Re: For-pay fire department lets man's house burn
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Holy Diver (Post 2260150)
This can't be true?

"The homeowner, Gene Cranick, said he offered to pay whatever it would take for firefighters to put out the flames, but was told it was too late. They wouldn't do anything to stop his house from burning.

Each year, Obion County residents must pay $75 if they want fire protection from the city of South Fulton. But the Cranicks did not pay.

The mayor said if homeowners don't pay, they're out of luck."


Firefighters watch as home burns to the ground | WPSD Local 6 - News, Sports, Weather - Paducah KY | Local
I thought this was going to be about a For Profit Fire Department. That the residents voted to cut taxes and the fire dep. was privatetized. Its gonna happen somewhere.

khayos 10-04-2010 03:30 PM
Re: For-pay fire department lets man's house burn
 
Guy probably thought that his neighbors would continue to foot the cost of the bill rather than him... offer at the scene, while heartbreaking, doesn't really help. As he hadn't opted in to the service, there probably would have been hell to pay for the firefighters if they did try to help him -- they might get fined or lose their own jobs.

Holy Diver 10-04-2010 03:31 PM
Re: For-pay fire department lets man's house burn
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by reflexblue (Post 2260153)
I thought this was going to be about a For Profit Fire Department. That the residents voted to cut taxes and the fire dep. was privatetized. Its gonna happen somewhere.
the fact that they stood there and watched the house burn is the most sickening part.

Holy Diver 10-04-2010 03:31 PM
Re: For-pay fire department lets man's house burn
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by khayos (Post 2260157)
Guy probably thought that his neighbors would continue to foot the cost of the bill rather than him... offer at the scene, while heartbreaking, doesn't really help. As he hadn't opted in to the service, there probably would have been hell to pay for the firefighters if they did try to help him -- they might get fined or lose their own jobs.
The fact that people consider firefighting a 'service' sucks

khayos 10-04-2010 03:32 PM
Re: For-pay fire department lets man's house burn
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Holy Diver (Post 2260158)
the fact that they stood there and watched the house burn is the most sickening part.
And if they did help, they probably would have gotten suspended and possibly sued; moreover, I doubt the guy would ever pay his full bill.

khayos 10-04-2010 03:33 PM
Re: For-pay fire department lets man's house burn
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Holy Diver (Post 2260159)
The fact that people consider firefighting a 'service' sucks
It's certainly not charity work...

The Brandon Five 10-04-2010 03:34 PM
Re: For-pay fire department lets man's house burn
 
At least there was no one in the house. In Great Britain they even watch it burn when the house is occupied, thanks to "health and safety" rules.

Fire kills child, 3, and parents as police prevent neighbours from trying to rescue them - Times Online

The Brandon Five 10-04-2010 03:37 PM
Re: For-pay fire department lets man's house burn
 
I feel bad for this guy. It reminds me of the argument earlier this year about pre-existing conditions. The danger with things like that is that people only pay when they "need" it, leaving inadequate funding when losses occur (you need a large number of people who do not have fires paying a small fee to ensure that there will be help when one of them needs it).

Holy Diver 10-04-2010 03:38 PM
Re: For-pay fire department lets man's house burn
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Brandon Five (Post 2260163)
At least there was no one in the house. In Great Britain they even watch it burn when the house is occupied, thanks to "health and safety" rules.

Fire kills child, 3, and parents as police prevent neighbours from trying to rescue them - Times Online


Next time you see a fire, try running into the building, see if the cops and fire department stop you, or let you go be a hero.


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