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Emergency response fee for non-residents approved

Colo. fire protection district approves charge for response to motor vehicle collisions and other emergencies

By Josie Klemaier
Denver Post

EVERGREEN, Colo. — If you get in a car accident in Evergreen and get assistance from the fire department, expect to pay for it.

The Evergreen Fire Protection District board of directors Tuesday night approved a fee schedule for 2015 to charge nonresidents for response to motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies.

The fees apply only to individuals who live outside of the district, and in the case of motor vehicle accidents, out-of-district residents who are at fault.

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