A YEARLY survey asking people what they think of the fire service to help gauge how much council tax it should get has been launched.

Currently, the average household pays the fire service £96.79 as part of its council tax bill.

The Devon and Somerset Fire Authority said it anticipates it will have to make cuts amounting to £1.8 million by 2025/26 to balance its books.

It comes due to “changes in government funding and rising costs of delivering our services such as materials, energy and employment costs”.

Fire Authority Chair Cllr Simon Coles said: “We know that money is tight for everyone, particularly as we head into the colder months.

“The service is not immune from cost rises either and therefore we want to ensure that Devon and Somerset fire service is making the most of every penny it receives, to keep our communities safe.

“By filling in a five-minute survey, everyone can make sure their voice is heard.”

You can take the survey online by visiting: online1.snapsurveys.com/DSFRSprecept.