HUMBERSIDE Fire Authority will be consulting with staff, the public and other interested parties on plans to save money.
The authority has agreed to a number of options developed for the service's Operational Efficiency Programme.
As reported, the service saw a reduction in funding from Government of £5.3 million during 2011/12 to 2014/15.
Savings of £5 million have already been made from non-frontline services, discretionary spend and the previous Integrated Risk Management Plan.
However, it is anticipated that there may be an additional budget reduction of £5 million by 2018/19. Therefore, the same amount that has already been saved will need to be saved again.
The Operational Efficiency Programme is looking at different ways Humberside Fire and Rescue Service could make these additional savings without compromising fire engine response standards.
A fire service efficiency review by Sir Ken Knight, former Fire and Rescue Advisor, has been published today and reflects the progress Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has already made in achieving efficiencies.
Chief Fire Officer Richard Hannigan said: "There are no real surprises in Sir Ken Knight's report. We have already made significant changes to enable us to deliver a more effective and efficient service.
"However, we need to do more to meet anticipated budget reductions.
"The efficiency options we have developed will enable us to make additional savings while maintaining our existing response standards.
"Humberside Fire and Rescue Service staff have continued to show flexibility, dedication and a high level of professionalism throughout what is a challenging time for the organisation and we are committed to providing an excellent service to our communities."
At this stage, no decisions have been made other than to engage with staff, the public and other stakeholders.
Engagement activities will take place during the coming months with the Fire Authority considering feedback at its meeting in September.
The authority will then decide on which options to take out for formal public consultation later in the year.
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