We don't respond to calls slower, but we have to use more caution when we pull up to the scene. We used to jump off the truck and run into the house...now we have to be more cautious.

At this time, no member will be allowed to volunteer for any duty at the dispatch center. Until we have a full understanding of this short-term solution and a full comprehensive long-term plan in place, we cannot afford to accept the enormous amount of responsibility that goes along with such a plan.

There's not enough of the pie to give out. Someone will have to come up with an empty plate and it'll most likely be us again.

(Wilcox) was being cautious, as most administrators kind of have to do, ... But caution aside, I think he's still behind us on the issue.

Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.

Caution is the eldest child of wisdom