Fire officials are clearing the air when it comes to speculation on their latest move to bill people for auto accidents. Peoria Fire Chief Ed Olehy says they are not charging people when they respond to fires or emergency services.
"The city of Peoria is not going to bill for any fires at your house," said Chief Ed Olehy, Peoria Fire Department.
Peoria Fire Chief Ed Olehy is clarifying a recent proposal heading to Peoria City Council Tuesday about billable charges for Peoria and non-Peoria residents.
"Peoria for years has already been billing outside residents for auto extracations and car fires," said the chief. "That's been apart of our services for a long time."
These billable services are for car accidents like a car fire, which would be about $687/hr.
An extraction would be just under $1,500/hr.
All of these services would be billed to your insurance.