The Fire Industry Association (FIA) warns that if the Fire and Rescue Services charge to attend false alarms, as proposed in the new Localism Bill, it could have a serious impact on fire safety in England and Wales. The Localism Bill, which is now before the Parliamentary Bill Committee, is part of the Government's much publicised development of powers to Councils and neighbourhoods, and itincludes the proposalthat Fire and Rescue Services are to be given the power to charge for attending false alarms.
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