> We're talking about EMS and Fire, not police and schools. How exactly do you think volunteers who don't get paid for their time are driving up taxes by having them be town based?

I am talking about all of it. You are not listening. I never said hometown based. But ya know, you keep missing the important bits. Details aren't your thing I guess.

>Economics dictates that they run as close to the minimum number of rigs as possible

I love it when people talk shite that they have no idea about. Taxes pay for manned squad. Regionalization helps costs be spread over multiple communities.

Or do it your way... Seems to be working so great... Amirite? You take care now