There's claim's Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue's trying to charge for its services.

The Fire Brigades Union reckons they asked Somerset County Council to pay for firefighters to man a rescue boat ... while repair work's done on the West Quay river wall in Bridgwater.

The Service says the Fire Authority's approved their approach as they try and make up for government cuts... and that they will never put public safety at risk to fulfill contracts.