Because no one would pay the fee unless their house was on fire. It costs far more than $75 to put out the fire. This person does not live in the coverage area for this fire department. The department is nice enough to extend service to these people outside their area if they choose to "subscribe". This person didn't subscribe so they don't get the service. It's a simple concept.
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Because no one would pay the fee unless their house was on fire. It costs far more than $75 to put out the fire. This person does not live in the coverage area for this fire department. The department is nice enough to extend service to these people outside their area if they choose to "subscribe". This person didn't subscribe so they don't get the service. It's a simple concept.