People could be charged if they call out the fire service unnecessarily in the future.
It’s part of new proposals which are being considered in an effort to modernise the Fire and Rescue Service.
The Department of Home Affairs wants to update the current legislation, which dates back to 1975, with a new bill which extends the core functions of the service.
As well as recognising that fire-fighters deal with more than just fires Minister Juan Watterson says there are two other key points:
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.
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