Services we charge for

We do not charge for information which is provided on our website. If required, we will provide hard copies on request. Please ring 01296 744442 or email gbarry@bucksfire.gov.uk

Under the Statutory Instrument 2004 No 2305 and the Fire and Rescue Services (England) Order 2004, we have the discretion to deliver a number of specific services in addition to our emergency response and safety work. We are permitted to charge for these additional services.

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service currently provides and charges for the following additional services:

  • Appliance and crew: £375 per hour or part of an hour (charges to run from time of leaving station to time of return).

  • Effecting an entry: £158 (discretionary).

  • Copy of an Incident Recording System report: £52 (zero-rated VAT).

  • Interview with a Fire Officer: £150 per hour (zero-rated VAT).

  • Copy of a Fire Investigation Report: £250.

  • Loan of heavy duty salvage sheet: £70 per sheet per day, from third working day following the incident.

  • Gas-tight suit used after emergency phase is complete - complete replacement: £785 per suit. (Decontamination /re-certification: £230 per suit).

  • Other special services: Only undertaken after written acceptance of an estimated cost.

  • Hose or standpipe key and bar: Not available for loan or hire.