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Writing a column on "Fire Service Politics" each month gives the author a full run at the total workings of our industry because almost everything that happens has political aspects to it. As we know, the fire service is tied to elected officials at all levels of government who make decisions and vote on policy issues, including budgets and other funding programs. Many of the regulations and standards that guide the fire service are even developed in (what at times) can be a politically rich environment.