Constant cutting of funds for firefighting is happening everywhere. What can we as firefighters do? Better P.R. or some sort of political pressure?
Firefighters from small Croatian city Mursko Sredisce had a idea-they decided to participate in local elections for city Council. Results of elections came as a surprise, they won just one of seven places in City council, but coalition of parties which form government on national level did not get in this City council. Local media are screaming: «Firefighters better then Government» or «Local voluntary fire department stronger then Croatian government» :)
Off course, this is not first time that firefighters play some role in politic. Firefighters from Slovenia also participated in local election, US firefighters are always participating in election meetings and I am sure in other countries is the same.
Is that future of firefighting, what will happen if «We» lose elections-no more funds for firefighters..
Hope not…
Regard to everybody on this site! There was a time to do something like this. Sinisa and Irakli; you made a really good job.Bravo!
And now, about elections! I am not admirer of politics, but it is not a bad idea. If they have your own representative in city, they automaticaly have extra vote. They also can give some proposals, and this is gooooooooood for them and for all firefighters in the county. Very good move!
Written by mario on November 5th, 2006
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