tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171420941776673660.post6143409142418108599..comments2024-03-28T02:29:13.507-07:00Comments on Legal Ruralism: Volunteer firefighting in rural America.Lisa R. Pruitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469550950363542801noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171420941776673660.post-28077447334618278032011-12-26T03:54:20.591-08:002011-12-26T03:54:20.591-08:00Good for Jim! Becoming a volunteer firefighter se...Good for Jim! Becoming a volunteer firefighter seems like one of the most selfless and meaningful things that one can do, particularly in rural towns that might have trouble funding a fire department. <br /><br />If the volunteer program collapses in the future, the burden will fall on the taxpaying residents, but it will be a more than necessary tax. Fire safety is one of those things that a lot of people take for granted, but everyone ultimately needs because the risk is simply too great (especially in most areas of California). However, the volunteer program is a beautiful thing and seems to be effective. Hopefully, the youth around the Capay Valley will answer the call for help.Azarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580226894068193339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171420941776673660.post-45729490309571373592011-12-09T08:44:23.399-08:002011-12-09T08:44:23.399-08:00Here's a link to an earlier post regarding ano...Here's a link to an earlier post regarding another role that volunteer fire departments have played in some communities. <br /><br />http://legalruralism.blogspot.com/2010/03/rural-addressing-digital-quilting-bee.htmlLisa R. Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469550950363542801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171420941776673660.post-49435472658893034512011-12-06T22:04:23.914-08:002011-12-06T22:04:23.914-08:00My Dad lives in a fairly rural county in Florida w...My Dad lives in a fairly rural county in Florida where the fire department has recently decided to make the shift from volunteer to professional. The increased tax burden is not sitting well with most of the county's residents who had grown accustomed to not having to pay very much for fire services. Perhaps that is a possibility for the Capay Valley. Although it might no be popular because of the increased expense, I think most people would rather have a fire department that costs them a little something than no fire department at all.KevinNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817001832545833235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171420941776673660.post-7945696109312612552011-12-01T18:41:48.625-08:002011-12-01T18:41:48.625-08:00The lack of presence by the state (in this case fu...The lack of presence by the state (in this case funding for public services) in rural areas seems to encourage this sense of mutual aid amongst community members. People are more than encouraged to get know each other and what one can potentially offer the other. I know things aren't so idealistic and many people in rural communities may rather avoid interacting with their neighbors, but I think that is less of the case than what your friend experienced as a newcomer to a small town.oceguerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09779330146502912142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171420941776673660.post-63278028881415712642011-12-01T18:41:06.036-08:002011-12-01T18:41:06.036-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.oceguerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09779330146502912142noreply@blogger.com