What is one disadvantage of staffing fire prevention bureaus exclusively with uniformed firefighters?

Staffing fire prevention bureaus exclusively with uniformed firefighters can indeed lead to higher salary costs. Uniformed firefighters typically receive salaries that reflect their training, skills, and the demands of their job, which may be higher than what is necessary for roles focused specifically on fire prevention and education.

In contrast, positions within fire prevention bureaus often require expertise in fire safety regulations, education, and community outreach rather than the hands-on firefighting skills that uniformed personnel possess. This specialized knowledge might be available at a lower salary scale if civilian specialists were employed instead of uniformed firefighters. Thus, relying solely on uniformed personnel for fire prevention can strain budgets due to their higher compensation compared to what might be necessary for the functions of fire prevention.

The other options relate to different aspects of organizational structure and community interaction but do not directly address the financial implications as clearly as the salary costs associated with employing uniformed firefighters for prevention roles.