It is a dispute when the complaint comes up about OT. When I take time off, my colleague may have to work OT, because the "jobs" gotta get done. That's reality. So I shouldn't take time off since a colleague has to work OT? That idea is CRAZY! The fire department is a public service and yes it cost tax payer money, therefore tax dollars are required. Unfortunately, to live with protection, one (we) must pay for it! Alaska has to start imposing a State income tax and/or multiplicity sales tax in Anchorage. That's the reality. Funds are needed to pay for services...period...