[Tokra]

Your math is deficient. A large number of people would stop paying the $20 per year if they knew the fire department would put out their fire even if they didn't pay it.

Your logic is deficient.

I'm merely pointing out that the taxes to provide fire protection could be less than $20 a person per year. That would be more than enough money to buy a truck and equipment.

$20 a year tax INSTEAD of $20 a year "dues".

[E. Pluribus Unum]

I'm merely pointing out that the taxes to provide fire protection could be less than $20 a person per year.

You evidently believe that government is honest and efficient.

What planet are you from?