[cdcdawg]

Biden claimed that “first responders” make less than minimum wage. Lolwut

[Brian Griffin]

In my suburban area, we have volunteer firefighters that get paid meal allowances. The unit was formed in 1951 so homeowners could get lower insurance premiums.

My neighbor across the street is degreed full-time firefighter. I don’t know what he makes, but I’m sure it is more than $15 per hour. He was able to get his paid job easily.

In NYC, the retired firefighters often get pensions over $100,000/year.

[Brian Griffin]

New Orleans paid its police poorly prior to Katrina, but still more than the minimum wage.

[Svartalfiar]

Biden claimed that “first responders” make less than minimum wage. Lolwut

That can be true. Many departments, especially small rural ones, are mostly, if not all, a volunteer force. You might get a mileage or meal allowance, but your pay is $0 per hour.

Also, I'm in the Guard, and we got called up for the tropical storm. If you include us as first responders, we get $130 a day on State Active Duty. Working a 20hr or 22hr day is definitely less than minimum wage!