[WOBBLY BOB]

so why’d they show up at all?

OT for a truck roll?

[Doe Eyes]

so why’d they show up at all?

To keep the fire from spreading to the paying customers.

[j_tull]

Exactly! Why were they dispatched if it’s so expensive to answer a call? Do they arrive and rollout “Don’t let this happen to you!” banners for the neighbors to see? Why is fire protection not part of the property tax? Foul setup, that.