>>>Worst case the city (or whomever the firefighters worked for) should have sent a bill for the $75 fee AFTER putting out the fire - put a lien on the house if needed.
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>>>I agree...collect it afterwards. It's just ridiculous to refuse to fight a fire based on $75.
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>>How about car insurance... do you think your premiums should be collected only after you're responsible for a claim?
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>Irrelevant.
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>Can your car insurance company prevent damage during an accident? The fire department can.

True. Wonder if this person had home owners insurance and how they'd feel about having a bunch of firefighters stand around and watch their money burn.