The purpose of this post is to illustrate the false sense of security that exists in our communities.Below, I have listed the census numbers that reflect the populations of the community that I live in and the other communities, which I assist as a Firefighter. A large duty of a Firefighter is to educate the public in an attempt to mitigate future problems. It is not good for job security, but it is necessary for life safety. You will notice that the combined numbers of residents who reside in the 3 communities within my fire district, totaled well over 30,000 people. By and large, the communities and its residents enjoy fast emergency response, with well trained personnel. This is in large part, because of the strategic locations of stations, and a full/part time staff who are available at almost any time. For most, this service is sufficient and barring multiple, simultaneous call outs, will provide the citizens with adequate emergency care, but emergencies are rarely planned and rarely... Read the rest of this entry »