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fire dept in tenn lets house burn down cuz ownwer forgot to pay $75 annual fee

vonclod

vonclod

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they let the pets and house and belongings burn to the ground because the owner had forgot to pay a yearly 75 buck surcharge..while it was burning the neighboors house catches fire and the dept responds and puts out that fire(because the 75 was paid) and then refuses still to put out the other fire...even when both homeowners offered up whatever $ figure was wanted..f,n crazy shamefull shit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o5NxNnaxN8&feature=player_embedded
what do you think?..i think thats pretty sick..what would they of done if there was a person inside?...wonder who makes that kind of decision..probably not the guys puttin out the fires
 
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total bulls**t they should be held accountable as well as the mayor he acted like oh well they didn't pay to bad so sad . wtf is this world coming to can't believe that we are turning into such a f'ed up society that we have to pay for fire protection and if we don't or forget to pay then the firefighters will come out and bring there sticks and marshmallows :evil::flipoff:
 
Sorry I am probably on the other side of this. I'll agree with the fire dept. They didn't pay, why should you have to do it.

That fire dept is funded by people paying their $75, not through taxes like most.

Those people didn't pay lastyear either and couldn't understand why they just didn't extend it this year too.

If everyone in their district just didn't pay, knowing they'll help you anyway you think they'd be around?


I am sick and tired of people in this country blaming everyone else for their problems, have some god damned accountability.
 
well there f$%^kin inactivity caused the other house to burn..they offered to pay 500 on the spot..whoever was in charge wanted them to be an example..thats what f#$%kin wrong with the woirld...not my problem..apparently the firefighters them selves where devestated...thing were alot better when people helped each other out not build goddam walls around each other
 
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i can see what your saying jason, but if the fire dept was smart they could have came and put his stupid fire out and charged him $ 500.00.
i mean even if they charged him $ 1200.00, it's still cheaper than going and buying a new trailer.
the " fire truck " that showed up kinda made me laugh though.
6 pick up trucks, and 4 tractors, and a deuce and a half with a 300 gallon fish tank showed up to the fire.

it's a risk you take when you live that far away from help.
you gotta love the smell of burning white trash... :flipoff:
 
I'll agree that letting it burn to the ground was pretty extreme. I think they should have a policy that says it's $75 per year, or $7,500 per incident, your choice.

My problem is with the people who's house burnt, they are pimping themselves out to every media outlet across the country trying to get everyone to feel sorry for them, no doubt in prep for a lawsuit they are going to file and probably be handed millions of dollars.

The system is totally fawked.
 
jason said:
I'll agree that letting it burn to the ground was pretty extreme. I think they should have a policy that says it's $75 per year, or $7,500 per incident, your choice.

My problem is with the people who's house burnt, they are pimping themselves out to every media outlet across the country trying to get everyone to feel sorry for them, no doubt in prep for a lawsuit they are going to file and probably be handed millions of dollars.

The system is totally fawked.
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yep, yep and yep...
well said bro.
 
jason said:
Sorry I am probably on the other side of this. I'll agree with the fire dept. They didn't pay, why should you have to do it.

That fire dept is funded by people paying their $75, not through taxes like most.

Those people didn't pay lastyear either and couldn't understand why they just didn't extend it this year too.

If everyone in their district just didn't pay, knowing they'll help you anyway you think they'd be around?


I am sick and tired of people in this country blaming everyone else for their problems, have some god damned accountability.
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Our fire dept is all volunteer,they get some funds from the county.But its not much,its the fish fry's,raffles and donations that are the real funding of the f.d.
And our volunteers have no insurance really.So if they are puting themselfs at risk not only physically,but financially when they fight a fire.

People who dont contribute are taking advantage of us who do pay.
However,in this instance there was only animals.If there is ever an instance where there is a person in the home,and they dont do anything.I would think they may be criminaly liable,depending on the situation.

so its in the best interest of the trained responders,paid or not,to do thier best to stop the flams.Lest they find out later a person was killed in the flams.

Thats not good for the image of the F.D.,or the moral of the F.D.
 
okay how aobut this what if you didnt pay the hospital money and you had a family member thats about to die form a gun shot wound and they didnt do anything it works both ways they are there to help and save lives and homes pay them after who cares its about the home not the money....i think thats bullshit obviouls some american shit is damn rediculous just like anywhere in the world but that takes it to far
 
im sure the media is right there like a dirty shirt..no need for them to seek out the attention..they did lose everything..but i agree people need to be accountable..like you said now they will sue and it will/could cost millions..put the fire out and its a non event you bill them and everybody feels good at the end of the day..not the shitstorm thats comeing
 
yes i agree with them letting it burn.

2 reasons:
first they are not in city limits so they are not taxed for this service, and it is a service the adjoining county provides to people if they pay the fee.
so no it is not there responsiblity to put it out, another example is when was the last time you had a accident and went hold on i need to see if i can get insurance? most of us are not that stupid... simaliar to walking into the dr office and going i am sick do you think i have time to call and get health insurance before i see the dr?

second reason
they have no chance for a lawsuit, simple for the fact of a few things:
grandson was burning trash next to the house is what caught it on fire and second there homeowners policy prob. wont cover it either..

i personally think this is what wrong with the USpeople think they are entitled to a service weither they pay or not.:flipoff:
 
I'll agree that letting it burn to the ground was pretty extreme. I think they should have a policy that says it's $75 per year, or $7,500 per incident, your choice.
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That is my take on the situation also.

In my area we have all volunteers and they will do whatever it takes. They even go around pumping out basements and helping people with tree removal after storms. I'm glad to have them in the community.
 
dkf said:
That is my take on the situation also.

In my area we have all volunteers and they will do whatever it takes. They even go around pumping out basements and helping people with tree removal after storms. I'm glad to have them in the community.
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so if no iccidents happen in a years time and they have collect no money, how do you expect them to make it to a real emergency when needed, i mean there volunteer right that pays for upkeep on vehicles ,gas, insurance on there rigs right.... right.. no it doesnt
unfortunatly even a volunteer fire and rescue need money too. hints the 75.00 a year fee....
 
50-60yrs ago the victims would have had every neighbor for 10miles over trying to help them out, regardless of whether or not it saved the house.

That code of ethics is whats lacking in todays society...


Im NOT one for handouts, but I AM one for lending a hand.
 
Were I live I have rural fire department. Its $100 per year, and $50 per incident for non-structure fires. You get a brush fire, you pay the extra, your house is on fire you're covered.
 
Wow.....I cant believe they just let it burn.

I've lived in rural areas before....and the county still provided emergency fire services (there was a station less than a mile from our house). Now, I live in one of the largest cities in the country....there is still a station less than a mile from my house.
 
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so if no iccidents happen in a years time and they have collect no money, how do you expect them to make it to a real emergency when needed, i mean there volunteer right that pays for upkeep on vehicles ,gas, insurance on there rigs right.... right.. no it doesnt
unfortunatly even a volunteer fire and rescue need money too. hints the 75.00 a year fee....
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The FD in question is a private FD. The $75 fee is only for people on the outskirts. I suggest you take a look at the articles on the particular incident.

I then commented on the volunteer depts in my area who are totally funded by tax dollars. These volunteers don't get a dime for their time and to risk their ass. They want to help out the community.
 
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