First responders get paid in
in case they have to work. And yes, they sit around a bit. But when they do have to work, sometimes there is not enough money in the world to pay them for what they do. all those things "regular" people run away from, first responders are paid to run
toward.
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I mean no disrespect, but if you’re out in the boondocks, there is a good chance the activity will be next to nil. Especially anything actually fire-related.