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Fire Service Charges

It is the policy of Mayo County Council to levy charges against the beneficiary of the service (not necessarily the caller) provided by the Fire Service in relation to emergency incidents which they attend. The charges are made pursuant to Section 35 (3) of the Fire services Act 1981 (as amended by the Licencing of Indoor Events Act 2003) together with the provisions of the Local Government (Financial Provisions) (No 2) Act, 1983 and the local Government Financial Provisions Act 2000. The amounts levied will be as adapted by the council from time to time.

An invoice will be issued to the beneficiary of the service (not necessarily the caller) for the appropriate charge based on the below rates after the Fire Brigade has attended and the co-operation of all persons availing of this service in paying the invoice promptly is requested. The duration of the incident is the time elapsed from when the Fire Brigade was alerted to when the unit has returned to the Fire Station and the unit is in a state of operational readiness i.e. all equipment tested, refuelled etc and in a position to respond.

Mayo County Council would like to remind all persons who may on some occasions require the attention of the Fire Brigade that they should consult with their insurance company and satisfy themselves that they have adequate insurance cover to meet all fire brigade charges as outlined above. In particular, we advise that your motor insurance policy covers all eventualities and is not limited to occasions where a casualty must be extricated from the vehicle, or the vehicle goes on fire.

Fire Service Charges

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  • The current rates for the various incident types are as follows: 

    Incident Type Rate of Charge
    Domestic chimney fire €200.00
    All other domestc incidents €375.00 per hour, per fire appliance
    Road based incidents €500.00 per hour, per station in attendance
    Commercial chimney Fire €200.00 per hour, per station in attendance
    All other Commercial incidents  €500.00 per hour, per fire appliance

    Notes:

    1. The full charge is based on the rate per hour or part thereof with a minimum duration of 1 hour applicable to all charges.
    2. Domestic chimney fires are charged at a flat rate of €200.
    3. A Fire Appliance is a standard Class B Fire Truck.

  • There are a number of different payment options for invoices:

    1. To pay by post - Detach the remittance slip from the bottom of the invoice and post it with your payment to the Chief Fire Officer, Mayo Fire Service HQ., Humbert Way, Castlebar, Co. Mayo F23 V089.
    2. To pay by Credit/Debit card - Call our office on 094 906 4999 and provide the required card details. Please ensure that you have your invoice number to hand.
    3. To make payment in person – Visit Mayo Fire Service HQ or any local area office of Mayo County Council.
    4. By Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) – Mayo County Council bank details are:

    Name:

    Allied Irish Bank, Main Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

    Account No:

    19579000

    Sort Code:

    937088

    IBAN     

    IE98 AIBK 9370 8819 5790 00

    SWIFT/BIC

    AIBKIE2D

    Note: Please quote Fire Service Invoice No. and your Surname when making payment to ensure the correct allocation of your payment.

  • Why did I recieve this invoice?

    An invoice is issued to the person deemed the beneficiary of the service (not necessarily the caller). The owner of the property or vehicle is generally deemed to be the beneficiary of the service. Please note that all parties are charged equally for road based incidents such as road traffic collisions.

    What should I do when I receive this invoice?

    We recommend that you contact your insurance company at the earliest opportunity and have the invoice included in the insurance claim.

    Can I apply for a waiver or reduction of the charge?

    If you are an old age pensioner, in receipt of social welfare payment or on a low income you may be entitled to a partial waiver or reduction of the charge. An Application Form for Waiver/Reduction of Fire Service Charges can be obtained by calling 094 9064001, requesting by email from fire@mayococo.ie or by downloading the form here.   

    What if I don’t have insurance and I can’t afford to pay the invoice?

    If your insurance company will only pay part of the charge, or if you are of limited income, you may apply for a waiver/reduction of the charge by completing and submitting an application for waiver / reduction of fire service charges, as outlined above.

    What if I received an invoice for a road traffic accident?

    An invoice is sent to the registered owner of each vehicle involved in a road traffic accident for the total amount of the charge. Once liability is agreed or as determined by a court of law then only that person remains liable for the charge and the other invoices will be written off.

    What if I didn’t call the fire brigade?

    It is the policy of Mayo County Council to levy charges against the beneficiary of the service (not necessarily the caller) provided by the Fire Service in relation to emergency incidents which they attend. The charges are made pursuant to Section 35 (3) of the Fire services Act 1981 (as amended by the Licencing of Indoor Events Act 2003) together with the provisions of the Local Government (Financial Provisions) (No 2) Act, 1983 and the local Government Financial Provisions Act 2000. The amounts levied will be as adopted by the council from time to time. An invoice is therefore issued to the person who has received the benefit of the service.



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