Fire service callouts to schools cost the Department of Education, Sport and Culture more than £19,000 last year.
The figures have been given in response to a Freedom of Information request which asked for details on emergency callouts to schools.
In its response, the department said the Fire and Rescue Service had been called to schools 49 times - four of which were related to smoking or vaping.
And the Department of Home Affairs had charged £19,053.50 for the callouts.
Filipino festival planned for Laxey
A huge celebration of the Island's Filipino community will take place in Laxey later this year.
Glen Maye requisition meeting scheduled
A requisition meeting will be held in Glen Maye next month.
Political satire is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas next week, just in time to poke fun at the general election.
Viking longboat races today
Viking races will finally get underway in Peel today - after a six-week delay.
Postal vote applications have to be in soon
Living far away but want to cast your vote in September's election? Time's running out!
Mum launches petition over university support
A petition's been launched calling on government to provide more support for Manx university students.
Bus services north and south face disruption later
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption this evening.
Wildlife Trust unveils woodland plans
The Manx Wildlife Trust has submitted a planning application for a new woodland in the northeast of the Island.
