As one who comes from an EXTENSIVE multi-generational family of "professional FF's", as well as volleys (including myself...ex-volley) - I couldn't agree more with you!!! Yeah - who the hell is going to save the ass of the "pro's" when they are off for their holidays, kid's soccer games, etc?
Then they will be more than grateful - well except for a select few...like "Igetpaid" - hmm.did anyone with his/her views ever consider that people like myself are advanced healthcare providers (CRNA) and actually have a practice to run, so can't sit around a house and wait for a hit? This is one of the reasons I left Onondaga County EMS myself (as well as volunteer FF) - it only took a few yahoo "professionals" to cry and whine about me not being "responsible" for leaving my 6 figure a year job to volunteer..Geez...be grateful that we run into situations without any compensation - except for a thnak you...on occasion - that's what the woprld is like!
Did everyone lose sight here that the Palmas have lost everything - except the most important thing..their well being? Come on! Igetpaid - you call yourself a professional? Well...you may get paid but you need a slight bit of a wake up call to what morals of a professional are! You are the type that give us all in the helping professions a bad name...
BTW, yes..I have a personal connection to the palmas..Mrs. Palma was my 6th grade teacher back in 1980 and Mr. Palma worked with my dad for many years - just glad they are OK and safe
