[quote name='Russell' post='260697' date='Nov 11 2008, 21:36 ']I just don't get it, how could a city that size look at closing more companies... it just does not add up. I know these issues are very complex and involve many layers of this and that, but I mean the bottom line is, the public needs to have help on the door step within 4 minutes right?? This is a no brainer, maybe they need to move some companies around, build new halls, maybe have more halls like "The Big House" with two pumpers and a stick, or whatever would best serve the tax payers. I don't think closing companies will address that. I never really got the ladder/rescue only house, but what do I know, I don't work there. I sure what to buff it!!
Just my thoughts.[/quote]
Good questions. In my opinion, bean counters know no matter what, we will still do the job. You can replace a Pierce with a horse drawn steamer, and the Brothers will still do the job (no matter what city).
Since we live there, cities also save tons of money with the maintenance done by the Brothers. Of course, this is never taken into account. And most of the furnishings come from us when the Mrs. buys new furniture, but the old stuff is still fine. Tho we get top of the line stuff made by convicts. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />
Call it "collateral damage", call it "risk vs. reward". Closing the 6 companies in 1993 we will say (for arguments sake) saved $7.5 million dollars. A lawsuit from a death the family says was caused by a closed company can be settled for a few million less. So a $2 million settlement with the family for example, still leaves the city $5.5 million ahead. Even more if a death doesn't happen for a few years.
What is scary is that family could be yours. Doesn't have to be civilians. We are "collateral damage" as well.
FYI, Philadelphia is closing 5 engines and 2 ladders. I read Baltimore is closing companies at night as well. It's gonna be a rough ride all over.
Be safe, Brothers. More than ever.
Just my thoughts.[/quote]
Good questions. In my opinion, bean counters know no matter what, we will still do the job. You can replace a Pierce with a horse drawn steamer, and the Brothers will still do the job (no matter what city).
Since we live there, cities also save tons of money with the maintenance done by the Brothers. Of course, this is never taken into account. And most of the furnishings come from us when the Mrs. buys new furniture, but the old stuff is still fine. Tho we get top of the line stuff made by convicts. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />Call it "collateral damage", call it "risk vs. reward". Closing the 6 companies in 1993 we will say (for arguments sake) saved $7.5 million dollars. A lawsuit from a death the family says was caused by a closed company can be settled for a few million less. So a $2 million settlement with the family for example, still leaves the city $5.5 million ahead. Even more if a death doesn't happen for a few years.
What is scary is that family could be yours. Doesn't have to be civilians. We are "collateral damage" as well.
FYI, Philadelphia is closing 5 engines and 2 ladders. I read Baltimore is closing companies at night as well. It's gonna be a rough ride all over.
Be safe, Brothers. More than ever.
Kill 'em all, let Allah sort 'em out. NEVER forget 9/11/01 WTC, Pentagon, Pa. Avenge the acts with NO mercy.
Thanks to ALL the Brothers who were there 9/11/01 and afterwards. Words can never say what appreciation we have for you all.
Thanks to ALL the Brothers who were there 9/11/01 and afterwards. Words can never say what appreciation we have for you all.
Facebook
Google
Reddit
Twitter