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STUDY SHOWS VARIANCE IN FIRE CALL-OUT CHARGES
Galway city and county fire brigades charge 460 euro to attend domestic fires.
A new survey of charges across all 30 fire authorities nationwide shows a signifcant variance in rates.
The study conducted by the Irish Independent shows charges range from 125 euro in Longford to 750 euro – the highest flat rate fee charged nationwide by Mayo fire brigade.
In Galway city and county, 300 euro is charged to attend a chimney fire while 575 euro is levied to attend a fire on a commercial premises.
The paper reports that the Chairman of the Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association John Kidd is against such charges.
He said the IFESA group is calling for a single national fire and ambulance service.