WA Radio Scanner Users' Group

This is why they say dont injure your self in the USA.

Ive heard things like, the first thing EMT's ask on scene is if you have medical insurance

http://ourcompass.wordpress.com/2010/10 ... %E2%80%99/

Thank god we live in a country where the $$ doesn't get in the way of saving property, lives and animals.

Hmmm.

What do they do in the case of a bushfire?

How does $75 compare with our own ESL?

Does ESL apply to metro ratepayers?

Glad we don't have this system here - I'd be inclined to break ranks and put it out - but my job wouldn't be on the line as I am "only a volunteer."

colin wrote:Hmmm.

What do they do in the case of a bushfire?

How does $75 compare with our own ESL?

Does ESL apply to metro ratepayers?

Glad we don't have this system here - I'd be inclined to break ranks and put it out - but my job wouldn't be on the line as I am "only a volunteer."

My house is Cat 5 ESL and thats $50 a year, which is added to my rates

But these guys have to pay an additional $75 on their taxes because they are outside the city limit

Everyone including busineses pay ESL. Depending on where you live is how much you pay. Interesting question though Re: wild fires, they probably will not protect that residence again.