Charging For 911

A cash-strapped city is floating a controversial idea, requiring residents to pay when they use emergency services. Residents and businessess could be forced to pay a monthly fee, or a one-time charge if paramedics and fire trucks show up at the door.

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Comment by Shane Palmer on April 1, 2009 at 1:26am: thats ridiculas...the economy is so bad and do they really think most people can afford that theres people out there that get by by the skin of there teeth each month

Comment by Ricky Dale Maddox on March 27, 2009 at 6:21am: Why would anyone want to place a fee for someone to dial 911??? Thats stupid!! Make budget cuts else where is needed !!! Do you not want folks to dial 911 for help?? If so stop responding , are you guys only doing it for money if so you choose the wrong job!! Stupid , stupid stupid!! Fire some of the city officials but dont place a fee on 911 when the tax payers your customers which keeps in business to start with needs 911 as a free service to call when and if needed, it is your job to go to them not matter how non sense the cals or!!! It what the fire service and EMS service has always been about ( helping people ) , not looking for ways to make money!! Cut back on services not imporatant in the city!!!! Dont put a fee to dial 911!!