It's almost comical how the fire department sits in their chairs all day and monitors Spout Off, and votes against any criticism or controversy involving themselves, or coming to the aid of other city officers and officials whenever there is a negative posted. We all need to know what is going on in the public forum and you most certainly cannot believe what you are told. Chances are if you are told a rumor, there is more than 75 percent truth to it. Spout Off is such a place to read between the lines. Just don't talk about the fire department.