And the coastguard reported a 53 per cent increase in call-outs associated with the hobby.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11618081/Is-wild-swimming-really-cracked-be.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Automatic fire alarms send a signal directly to fire services to respond to, but due to the volume of false call-outs some fire and rescue services now also require a confirmed fire before responding.

Source: https://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/23856587.fire-service-defends-charging-bogus-call-outs/?ref=rss

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has so far responded to more than 1,700 emergency call-outs this year.

Source: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23999180.hampshire-air-ambulance-paramedic-working-christmas-day/?ref=rss

James also reports 10 call-outs in January, another busy month for the people who keep us safe all year long.

Source: https://waldo.villagesoup.com/2023/02/13/searsmont-news-77/

Operations, call-outs and concerns are managed by NSW Ambulance inspector and forward commander Todd Knowles, who was prepared for a busy three days as thousands of spectators poured into Newcastle foreshore.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8117890/paramedics-ready-for-anything-as-crowds-swell-at-newcastle-500-supercars/?src=rss

They receive a retainer worth between about €8,000 and €12,000 per annum, then fees when they respond to call-outs and hourly rates which range from about €20 per hour to €80 per hour at night or over weekends.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/06/06/almost-2000-on-call-firefighters-begin-industrial-action/