Fire and Funding: A Community Conversation

This chapter examines the impact of climate disasters on various social classes, particularly criticizing current political responses and the reliance on private firefighting services. Through humorous anecdotes and serious critiques, the conversation highlights the essential role of local fire departments while discussing the broader issues of funding disparity within public services. The dialogue also touches on community unity during fire incidents and questions the militarization of policing compared to essential emergency services.