I’m not demanding anything. In this situation, considering the area and population, I think they should have helped. I’m not saying this is how it should be everywhere, I’m responding to the thread title.
Ever been in TN? There are literally small counties that are so sparse and poor that the tax base can not support a fire department. If your county has only 700 homes, and 95% subscribe to the Fire Dept, you will have a yearly budget of ~$50K per year.
Now if people feel entitled to free fire service, you will have less of a budget next year and the fire Dept goes bankrupt. Now no one has fire protection.
This mentality is why we have an entitlement society. Why pay? You deserve these services just for being you.