Below are the breakdown of charges for a call-out to a fire alarm activation in an organisation which turns out to be a false alarm. A charge will be made from the fourth call-out to the same premises within a 12 month rolling period.
Minimum call out charge for 2025/26 = £430.75 per hour
The hourly rate is based on one fire engine with a crew of four and administrative costs.
Call out charges will vary depending on how many fire engines and crew members attend. Administrative costs for a Station Manager and a member of staff (Grade 6) are added to every call out charge.
| Time | Resource | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| One hour | 1 x Crew Manager | £45.25 |
| One hour | 3 x Firefighters | £126.00 |
| One hour | 1 x Fire Engine | £169.25 |
| Administrative costs | 1 hour of a Station Manager | £61.00 |
| 1 hour of a member of staff at Grade 6 | £29.25 |