An opinion poll was held among the citizens of the United Republic of Pontesi. The subject of the opinion poll was Firefighting services. When asked what their opinions were, the following choices were made:
| Percentage | Choice |
| 18.39% | There is a national fire department, funded by the government. |
| 12.22% | The fire department is entirely volunteer, equipment and expenses paid for by the government. |
| 16.76% | The government competitively subcontracts firefighting services. |
| 39.72% | Fire prevention and management is left to the local governments. |
| 12.92% | The government has no fire management policy. |