Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has rejected assistance from one of the country’s more prominent fire departments despite the city grappling with an ongoing shortage of firefighters to battle the wildfires still raging across the city, burning iconic buildings, restaurants, and residents’ homes. As the blazes continue to threaten homes and communities, many question the decision to turn down additional help, especially from one of the country’s most renowned fire departments. With local resources stretched thin, the rejection has sparked frustration among residents and critics who argue that every available hand is needed to contain the disaster.
As officials in the area struggled to contain, Bass refused to accept help from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). JetBlue Airlines even agreed to pay for the firefighters’ fares to Los Angeles. However, New York City Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker confirmed that the Democrat mayor has yet to call in assistance. A source suggested that Bass may have hesitated to accept help from the FDNY, noting that fighting wildfires is “a whole different beast” that demands specialized training, unlike the more conventional building fires the department typically handles. Still, as the wildfires ravage the city, Los Angeles could use all the help it can get.
LA Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said the city’s 29 fire departments were not equipped to handle “this kind of widespread disaster.”
“There are not enough firefighters in LA County to address four separate fires of this magnitude,” he said. “The LA County fire department was prepared for one or two major brush fires, but not four, especially given these sustained winds and low humidities.”
Meanwhile, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) accepted help from Mexico, which is sending crews to help contain the Eaton Fire. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
