North Yorkshire's fire service says almost half of callouts between 2021 and 2022 were unnecessary.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says almost half its callouts between April 2021 and March 2022 were unnecessaryBusinesses could be expected to pay North Yorkshire Fire Service for its crews attending repeated false alarms in a bid to "recoup the costs".
The fire service said such calls took crews away from attending potentially life-threatening situations. The issue of false alarms was discussed during an online public meeting about fire safety held by North Yorkshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Zoe Metcalfe, according toPete Gregory, head of protection and risk at North Yorkshire Fire Service, said a charge might help to stop repeat offenders.
"We are aware of these problematic premises. It's not necessarily last resort, but it's an option to use when the message is not getting through."
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