I agree the fire chief's response could've been better, but I'm also willing to cut people at the local response level a bit of slack in being overwhelmed, exha

I agree the fire chief's response could've been better, but I'm also willing to cut people at the local response level a bit of slack in being overwhelmed, exhausted, and perhaps not fully aware of all the moving parts above them. That's why it's so important as a volunteer to approach the organisations, units, groups, etc who are set up to accept and onboard volunteer help.