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Making a hoax call is time wasting for fire-fighters and control operators who have to investigate the call and can be very dangerous for you - the public.
Essential facts
- Every year nearly 75,000 hoax calls are made to the Fire Brigade
- Each hoax call the Fire Service responds to costs around £300.
- Hoax calls can cost lives, taking valuable resources away from real emergencies.
- YOU WILL BE BREAKING THE LAW IF YOU MAKE A HOAX CALL!
The Law
Hoax calls can be traced. Anyone caught can face up to a £5,000 fine or six months in prison.
The Fire Services have the power to disconnect mobile phones from the networks if they believe a hoax call has been made from it.
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