I think it's quite ridiculous that people actually have the nerve to call Wildwood Fire Dept. "career division" compensation into question. Who cares what they make; when you call 911, who comes? The "career dept." When your family member goes into cardiac arrest, who does CPR and transports to the hospital? The "career dept." If your house is on fire, who arrives in a matter of minutes? The "career dept." Try walking in their shoes for just one busy night on Fourth of July weekend. You're never going to stop paying taxes, so get over it.