When the fire trucks are delayed 30 seconds in traffic
PEOPLE SAY: "It took them 10 minutes to get here"
When the engine races by at 35 MPH
PEOPLE SAY: "Look at those reckless fools"
When 2 men struggle with a 4 man ladder
PEOPLE SAY: "They do not even know how to raise a ladder"
When firefighters open up windows to ventilate to
reduce the heat and smoke in a fire
PEOPLE SAY: "Look at the wrecking crew"
When they open floors or walls to get at the fire
PEOPLE SAY: "There goes the axe squad"
When the Chief stands back where he can see and direct his firefighters
PEOPLE SAY: "He is afraid to go where he sends his men"
When the fire department loses a building
PEOPLE SAY: "It is a lousy department, they do not know what they are doing"
When the fire department makes a good stop
PEOPLE SAY: "The fire did not amount to much anyway"
When a lot of water is necessary to put out the fire
PEOPLE SAY: "They are doing more damage with the water than the flames did"
When the fire department inspects property
PEOPLE SAY: "They are meddling in somebodys business"
When a citizen wants a fire hazard corrected
PEOPLE SAY: "I will call the mayor"
When a firefighter gets hurt
PEOPLE SAY: "He was a careless guy"
When a civilian gets hurt
PEOPLE SAY: "It is a crazy fire department"
When they see a firefighter taking a break between training and inspections
PEOPLE SAY: "Look at them, they do not do anything, they are a waste of money"
When a firefighter gets killed
PEOPLE SAY: "Hey, it is a dangerous job, he knew he was taking chances when he took the job"
