Also wanted to note that I thought that was pretty eloquently-written intro in your response, Bill.  I could practically hear America the Beautiful start playing as I read it.

I think the original poaster had a valid concern - not all issues are big.

The purpose of this website is to bring people together to discuss all the issues facing our community- big and small!

Thanks to the original poster - I learned something about our community through the exchange that followed.

Bill - The fire department is literally and figuratively the center of our community.  It is a focal point of so much of the positive activity in our neighborhood and the efforts of the volunteers are greatly appreciated by all, even those within earshot of the station :)

When I made this post it was not an attack on the fire department.  I have said this from the start;  I said: I respect firefighters for the risks they take and the much needed job they do.  Furthermore I believe that our volunteers deserve even more credit since they are donating their time to our community.  I also agree that the chief’s response was very well written.  I don't agree with all of it but it was very well written. 

This is a discussion board and that’s why I posted.  Perhaps if everyone would make a few suggestions instead of taking sides or maybe even offer a bit of flexibility we just might actually solve something.  I loved that reply about the flag waiving, like I'm not patriotic or that I’m selfish because I’m thinking about my kids.  Try talking about the problem; don’t just take the high ground.     

I never proposed to get rid of the fire siren.  I simply offered a solution that was best for me.  I'm sure there are many other options we should discuss some. 

Ive lived here now for over 40 years....i like the siren....leave it alone. Once again, people butting in to business that not theirs to get into....the siren was here before u moved in..if u don't like it MOVE OUT!