So, yeah, you'd love to say that. You know, maybe the locals can figure it out, but I don't know where. That's. I don't think it's. I don't think it's practically conceivable. There are some grant funding that is out there for volunteer fire departments from the state. Unfortunately, what we are learning and finding out is there is a point system that means our small rural fire departments aren't getting any of it. It's going to larger areas. And so we're going to have to take a hard look. And look, the committee is still coming up with its recommendations. (21:06–21:21)
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