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Originally Posted by blueash
Maybe with all the complaining about our fire/EMT increases, this might be a way for the department to save some money, or perhaps a nominal charge to offset the cost of this service.
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Originally Posted by kansasr
I like the "for free" part...who do you think is actually paying for these services...I really don't think they are asking for volunteers from the fire department to go out and do this on their own time!
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
You are paying for the service. There are no volunteers. Personally, I think they should eliminate the free service. If you can't get on a ladder, hire a handyman like you would for anything else.
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
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It does not improve safety, but it does waste taxpayer money.
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Which of you have looked into the budget to see how much this service costs? I have and from what I can find there are $0 budgeted for this.
Are the firefighters working for free when they are in your home replacing batteries? Of course not, but that doesn't mean the service costs you any additional dollars.
Do you believe fires are not being extinguished or EMS service are not being provided while they are replacing batteries?
Do you believe maintenance or training is being neglected while they are replacing batteries?
Do you believe manning would be reduced if this service was not provided?
Of course not. This service is provided on a time-available basis by the staff that is regularly on duty. There is no extra cost to the department for providing this service. Rather than wasting taxpayer dollars or costing the department money, this is a way to personally get some return on the taxes you have already paid.
We should be grateful for the Department for providing this service, not criticizing them for providing this benefit to the community.