Fire in Tuftonboro

[PaugusBayFireFighter]

I believe the 30ft rule is still standard but, like I've written before, firefighting up here is completely different tactic wise than in metro Boston. Most firefighters in the big cities look down on volunteers and call guys. Now that I am a country boy I have a bit of respect for them. I still think anybody that would do the job for free is insane. I have 3 sons that will soon be following in my firefighting footsteps.
It's not the same job that it used to be...not in the least. The good old days are long gone.

[Heaven]

Volunteer does not mean free. They get paid.

[GM doc]

Originally Posted by Heaven

Volunteer does not mean free. They get paid.

NOT true. Some towns still have "Volunteer's" THAT do not get paid 1 red cent.

And I think if I remember correctly. 29 feet is the limit. You will NEVER draft water more than that. plus or minus a few inches. 30 feet......NO WAY.

[PaugusBayFireFighter]

Originally Posted by Heaven

Volunteer does not mean free. They get paid.

If they get a pay check and health insurance every week, that's getting paid. Sitting home and listening to a radio, getting out of bed to risk your life with other less trained firefighters, then getting a few bucks for it is not getting paid.
I'm not putting them down, I respect their roles. I think they should get paid for training and responding. I just think it's a risky thing to do for a couple of dollars. Rural towns depend on them, I now fully respect them for doing a "civic duty". You're also not taking into account the carcinogens they bring home on their bodies to their families after being exposed to the smoke and other things they breath in.
Please tell me what a typical NH volunteer, not call, FF would receive for compensation in a typical month after hours of training and doing live firefighting duties. Please take into account the increase in their health and auto insurance for having such a position.
Let's just pretend they have one fire a month that takes 10 hours of work. I'm curious what being "paid" means. Also, what would Mr. or Mrs. Smith and their children receive for compensation if said FF was killed or permanently injured.
Thanks in advance for any info.