Proper use of a Fire Truck

[niceguyeddie]

Yeah, that's the reason

Like the WHOLE engine company is on that truck when they were at the Vons. Along with all their fire gear.

When it comes to money, it would be cheaper to have the stuff brought to the station special delivery buy a courier.

I like to think they need to drive the truck so that they are at least cleaning a truck that needs it, and not one they just cleaned yesterday, and the day before, and the day before.

The guy across the street from me has had 2 heart attacks in the past 2 years. Both time 4 engines showed up from 2 stations along with the paramedics truck. REALLY???


RULE #1, you want MORE money next year, you better spend every fucking dime we give and then some this year!!!

SAVING money is the farthest thing from the freek'n minds

Funny you mention the neighbor. I have the same story on my street. Both times 3 trucks showed up. It's not even a fire call! These guys and gals are overpaid, have large pensions, healthcare and get to retire early for very minimal work. It's bullshit! Then to top it off they proudly waste our money.

Yep. They have to spend what's in the budget. They never have money left over and if they ever have to cut something, their salaries and pensions are the last to get discussed.

I agree with a courier. The stations have volunteers right? Give the aspiring fire fighter the bitch work and let him do in in a small pick up truck or a car.

I read somewhere that the average pay in CA for these guys is $118k. That's way too much! If the government can tell the private sector what we can pay our employees, we should be able to determine their pay. After all, at least we're the ones paying it.