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In common with other public services, the fire service is facing major cuts in funding over the next four years which will result in major changes in the way the service is provided. It is likely therefore, that the cost of the service will reduce significantly over the period covered by the service plan.
The tables below highlight the current costs for providing the service and where that money comes from.
Current Budget 2010/11
| Item | Cost |
| |
£m
|
|
Fire prevention and protection
|
5.9
|
|
Operational fire fighting and rescue
|
62.7
|
|
Training and human resources
|
11.6
|
|
Support services
|
12.1
|
|
Inflation provision
|
1.2
|
|
Totals
|
93.5
|
How is the Service paid for?
| area of funding | amount |
| |
£m
|
|
Grants from central government
|
57.5
|
|
Council tax
|
35.3
|
|
Use of balances
|
0.6
|
|
Totals
|
93.5
|
| |
|
Cost of the fire service to the average household in West Yorkshire (B and D council tax) = £52.41
