"And you evidentally believe that citizens should only have private police and fire departments?"
The voters had a choice. They voted no in 2001. If residents didn't like how the vote went, they can vote with their feet.
You seem think that because it fits your idea of "how things ought to be" that it should be forced on them. Because you know what's best for them. Sounds like...hmm statists?
Many people in America vote with their feet all of the time. Those with children may move out of an area that keeps voting down school bonds.
I don't know about knowing what's "best" for people - I was just amazed to realize that here in America there are areas where basic government services are not provided. I'm not talking about museums, parks or garbage pick-up - I'm talking about basic police and fire protection.
If the people of that area voted NOT to provide themselves with fire protection - then God help them, they have the government which they deserve.