opinion

Please explain why antiquated fire sirens still used

It is now 6:30 on Monday morning in Delmar. The volunteer fire department siren, which is centrally located in the most densely populated residential section of town, has now been blasted a total of three times since 4 a.m.

My entire family and I are awakened almost every morning and night by this ignorant, insensitive, antiquated and useless practice.

I defy anyone to provide one good reason for continuing this nonsensical, annoying endeavor.

No one will provide a good reason, because a good reason for this does not exist.

I have spoken to many residents who all feel the same way. The ongoing, ridiculous display by this organization exists solely for the purpose of satisfying some egotistical need to justify their own existence.

Volunteer firefighters of Delmarva: Thank you for your service, we are all very impressed. Now, either lose the sirens or give the residents of Delmarva a good reason to not do so.

I betcha can’t!

Brian E. Conley

Delmar