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"Will the public notice the reduced staffing?" "I hope they don't" Really? How much does this guy get paid? Computer models dont work. When your house is on fire with people trapped and the nearest fire company was closed down based on a computer model, then what? People die, thats what. Not to get off subject here, but one big box home improvement store based their staffing on computer models and sales dropped because there were not enough people on the sales floor to assist customers. People were walking out based solely on not getting timely help. Maybe our fire service leaders should listen to thier "customers" (people they vow to serve and protect) instead of the bean counters at city hall.
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I think the bigger problem today is the public wants the service but are unwilling to pay what is required to have the service. Look at the tea party and the other "small government" types. Taxes are a dirty word but they are what pays for police and fire protection......
"Will the public notice the reduced staffing?" "I hope they don't" Really? How much does this guy get paid? Computer models dont work. When your house is on fire with people trapped and the nearest fire company was closed down based on a computer model, then what? People die, thats what. Not to get off subject here, but one big box home improvement store based their staffing on computer models and sales dropped because there were not enough people on the sales floor to assist customers. People were walking out based solely on not getting timely help. Maybe our fire service leaders should listen to thier "customers" (people they vow to serve and protect) instead of the bean counters at city hall.
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I think the bigger problem today is the public wants the service but are unwilling to pay what is required to have the service. Look at the tea party and the other "small government" types. Taxes are a dirty word but they are what pays for police and fire protection......
Dave McClung
Arden Hills, Minnesota but....
my heart is also back in Northern VA, especially Alexandria.
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Arden Hills, Minnesota but....
my heart is also back in Northern VA, especially Alexandria.
All pictures are taken by me and subject to copyright.
No picture taken by me may be copied or linked without my
express permission.