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[Quinton]

One of my co-workers had a fire on rural property outside Owasso.  Apparently there's a similar subscription plan for those outside the city limits, but he didn't purchase it.  Owasso FD showed up, put out the fire, and then presented him with a bill. To me, that seems fair.  You have the choice of paying a small annual fee or running the risk of having a fire and paying more.  But it's unconscionable to allow someone's home to burn to the ground.

Another interesting question is this - what would the fire department do if there were a person still in the structure?  Would Granny have to die for lack of a 75 dollar fee?  I thought it was us liberals who were supposed to be in favor of death panels, but apparently in rural Tennessee, the ability to pay is more important.

Had Limestone Fire Department asked Owasso for mutual aid there would have been no charges.

[Hoss]

Surely this has to be political thing. How dumb.We all know uncle money bags should have had that already paid for.Our savior in Washington.Lets all bow our heads,face the East and thank out moslem leader.We definately hold the guy RESPONSABLE for his OWN ACTIONS.

Our resident bat-sh!t crazy tea-party member chimes in.



Oh, BTW, it's spelled 'responsible'.  Spell check.  Use it.

[swake]

Then what incentive would there be for anyone to pay that $75 subscription fee? Just asking.

Because the actual cost of putting the fire out would have to be several thousand dollars.

[heironymouspasparagus]

Wagoner county put out a grass fire at a guy's place I had acquaintance with and since he was not a member, it cost him $4,500.  About what the equipment, time, etc. would cost on open market.  If he had subscribed, would have saved it.

This is not left or right - it is about how the guy did really dumb!! 

Fire dept probably should have rules that they will fight fire, but then bill at full rate.  That would mean a lien on property if not paid.  But as noted, with a guy this dumb, he probably would have complained about level of service if they were unable to save home, so he is just SOL!  Fool.