if firefighters responded to non-subscribers, no one would have an incentive to pay the fee.
Unfortunately that's reality. You have to pay for services rendered or go without. I don't like the fact but it is what it is and it's there for a reason. If they could afford to put out every fire, they would. But they can't do it for free.
Most of us on here can't do our jobs for free either. That's what people forget. Water isn't free. Their gear isn't free. The fuel in the pricey trucks isn't free. Would you really expect a firefighter to risk his life for yours by going into a burning building without any gear? I'd assume not. That's why those fees are in place, among other reasons....
Unfortunately that's reality. You have to pay for services rendered or go without. I don't like the fact but it is what it is and it's there for a reason. If they could afford to put out every fire, they would. But they can't do it for free.
Most of us on here can't do our jobs for free either. That's what people forget. Water isn't free. Their gear isn't free. The fuel in the pricey trucks isn't free. Would you really expect a firefighter to risk his life for yours by going into a burning building without any gear? I'd assume not. That's why those fees are in place, among other reasons....