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Wednesday night we were in St. Louis at a ballgame, I got a phone call that the house next to ours was on fire, flames going 30 feet in the air and the fire dept. took 50 minutes to get there. Imagine my panic and helplessness, sitting there in Busch Stadium. Luckily, my son had arrived with his family to stay the night, and he and friends and neighbors used garden hoses to keep our house from catching on fire. The whole neighborhood got together and saved our house, and the house on the other side of the burnt house. It is a good thing I wasn't there. I would've had a heart attack or stroke and I'm not kidding. WHEW. Our poor neighbor lost everything, even his wallet. But he got his daughter and dogs out.
We were so lucky, I can't even begin to thank those who saved our house. Makes you realize what's important. Thank you God and Ryan and David and the other David and Corky and neighbors.

Phin power for the Neighbors.. is there a Fund started??

How horrible!!! I'm so sorry for your neighbors. The man that owns the barn where I have my horse, lost one of his buildings (another part of town) this week to fire as well...There was no insurance. Poor guard dog perished

I hope your neighbors make it through fine! Phin Power to them! from PA

Yeah, everybody on three streets have given money. It's a pretty good sum, and they need it. Thank goodness they had their home insurance with State Farm. The adjuster was out the very next day and the State Farm agent (who is also our agent) was extremely ticked off and they may sue the city for taking so long.

Phin power for your neighbors - fire is a scary thing. I am so glad that no lives were lost but can't fathom losing everything. I guess this does really make you put things into perspective.



((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((NEIGHBORS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Why did the Fire Department take 50 Minutes?!?!!

blackjack wrote:Why did the Fire Department take 50 Minutes?!?!!

that is what State Farm wants to know..

Linda.. Please let us know if there is a fund started..
(like at a bank)

ragtopW wrote:Linda.. Please let us know if there is a fund started..
(like at a bank)

Ok.
And we are outside the city limits. We have to pay a yearly $75 'subscription' to get fire protection. He didn't pay his, but his house insurance would've paid the cost. There is a meeting with the City Manager on Monday morning and many people will be there, including us. The fire dept. didn't come out ON PURPOSE because he didn't have the 'subscription'. But our house very easily could've burnt. That ain't fire protection in my book. They waited until our house was smoking and steaming before they came out. Heads will roll, I'm telling you.

citcat wrote:

ragtopW wrote:Linda.. Please let us know if there is a fund started..
(like at a bank)

Ok.
And we are outside the city limits. We have to pay a yearly $75 'subscription' to get fire protection. He didn't pay his, but his house insurance would've paid the cost. There is a meeting with the City Manager on Monday morning and many people will be there, including us. The fire dept. didn't come out ON PURPOSE because he didn't have the 'subscription'. But our house very easily could've burnt. That ain't fire protection in my book. They waited until our house was smoking and steaming before they came out. Heads will roll, I'm telling you.

That's almost criminal to think that any fire service would purposely not do everything possible to save lives and property......

citcat wrote:But he got his daughter and dogs out.

Thank God Allmighty.
Yes, Linda, as Wayne stated, please let us know about any funds started for the family and where we can send them too.
Thank God YOU'RE okay too.

Oh, Linda... Phin Power to your neighbors , and like Wayne said , let us know what they need the most.....

I am so appalled, I'm almost speechless at the Fire Dept.....

When did it change to "We only put out fires if you pay extra???"

When I lived on Folly Beach we had a "subscription" but they came all the time regardless....I just can't believe they did this ...Prayers of Thanks that everyone is safe.....

citcat wrote:
And we are outside the city limits. We have to pay a yearly $75 'subscription' to get fire protection. He didn't pay his, but his house insurance would've paid the cost. ...

In California (once again burning) our property taxes pay for our fire protection.
I can't believe that isn't a universal protection in your state.

... though $75 would not be the most expensive thing to pay, either.
Letting that lapse really proves to be dangerous (foolish, frankly), and it's fortunate you and others weren't victimized.

Phin power for your neighbor--glad he and family were not injured though.

So glad to hear that your house is ok. Sorry to hear about the neighbor's house.


((((((((((Linda & neighbor))))))))))

Each place you live in the US is different about the Fire Protection. I live just outside the city limits and we have Volunteer Fire Departments. When my uncle's house caught on fire of about 15 years ago, they were there in like 10-15 mins. The fire was contained to the one bathroom and attic. They were on vacation and the fridge blitzed on them. When we are gone, we all have a family member come once a day to walk through the house.

I hope you all get things worked out about the fire department. that just is not right.

50 minutes to arrive because of no 'subscription'? This is something that deserves to be dragged through the national media. Whoever dragged their feet on the response deserves a little public humiliation.

Holy CR*P!!!

Glad your house is OK.

Since I live in the boonies it's all volunteer and they do a heck of a job most of the time. They take donations but there's no "requirment" We do have a $25 subscription for rescue squad - which is also volunteer. Totally worth it. While I think your neighbor was foolish not to pay, to penalize him and endanger the rest of the neighborhood was unconscionable!

^^^^POWER for you and your family (((Linda))) and your neighbors.

Thank God for those who helped you. How wonderful for them to have saved your home. Just think... :::sigh:::