Plenty of firefighters, but where are the fires?

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As ‘emergency’ changes its meaning, some critics are arguing it’s time to revisit a century-old system. Is there such a thing as "too many heroes"?

Full article: http://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2013/09/07/plenty-firefighters-but-where-are-fires/isCPrIPauX078UKHdixu0K/story.html

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Full article: http://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2013/09/07/plenty-firefighters-but-where-are-fires/isCPrIPauX078UKHdixu0K/story.html

Interesting, I don’t think the FDNY will rename themselves APURSNY ( all-purpose urban response squad NY)

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(Ret) FDNY Battalion Chief Salka's response:

http://mobile.firehouse.com/blog/11152215/john-salka-reacts-to-boston-globe-article-on-fire-department-staffing

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People wanting to make decisions about a service that they don't really understand.