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False alarms draw fines and fire watches in Kansas cities
Kansas cities cut false alarms with fines and mandatory court appearances in Wichita Olathe and other towns while Lawrence holds one facility averaging 30 false alarms a year. Fire officials warn about delayed responses and higher costs, with Wichita citing a $450 per false alarm response and a tiered fine system. Olathe uses a fire watch requiring hourly on site monitors to deter repeats. Lawrence chief cautions fines may not fit fire protection goals.
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