[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

We charge for speeding, drinking and driving, having a fire during dry season in some areas, etc.

All of which are things that are specifically legislated against, and thus completely irrelevant in this case.

The article specifically says the fire department has no authority to take someone off the river.

If it was possible to put a river ban in place (which I think should be the case) and someone violated it then I'd be all for charging for a rescue, but when someone is doing something within the rules (Stupid as it may be) then that's exactly why we have emergency services.