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While I respect the letter written by the fireman's wife, and value her opinion, I think she went a little overboard with the horrors she describes. While her husband may see some terrible things from time to time, lets face it, this isn't exactly the South Bronx, NY. He knew what he was getting into when he applied so I am sure he can handle all the doom and gloom she describes, or he should consider bowing out of the fire service.

While I certainly agree they should be paid well, and have good benefits there is a limit to what we can afford.

" What's their worth" ? It is what the average taxpayer can afford, no more and no less. When the city has to spend 10 million dollars a year on post -retirement health care for retired fire & police, anyone with common sense can agree that is way, way, way over the top. The average taxpayer is at the breaking point, these fireman must be smart enough to see that? Kudo's to the two gentlemen that are holding their feet to the fire. (so to speak).

Thank you, from a retired Warwick taxpayer. (hoping I can afford my house a few more years)