In the U.S., at least, there is undoubtedly some truth to the claim that firefighters still enforce the will of the state and act as representatives of it.
The Birmingham campaign comes to mind.
And firefighters are still being misused this way, as another of the state’s weapons to quell dissent.
Enforcers of not having your house be on fire and having to have a smoke alarm that will save your life.
In the U.S., at least, there is undoubtedly some truth to the claim that firefighters still enforce the will of the state and act as representatives of it.
The Birmingham campaign comes to mind.
And firefighters are still being misused this way, as another of the state’s weapons to quell dissent.
https://www.newsweek.com/new-york-firefighter-says-he-was-suspended-refusing-use-water-hose-blm-protesters-1626775