The Fire Department and elected officials determine the amount they wish to bill. \u00a0Most fees are based on actual costs of responding to an incident. Average rates have\u00a0been determined by itemizing costs for a typical run (from the time a fire\u00a0apparatus leaves the station until it returns to the station and is re-serviced).\u00a0Rates are based on actual costs, using widely accepted depreciation schedules\u00a0for apparatus (including useful life equipment, repairs and maintenance, and\u00a0fuel), and labor rates (an average department\u2019s \u201cactual personnel expense\u201d and\u00a0not just a fire fighters basic wage. The actual personnel expense includes costs\u00a0of wages, retirement, benefits, worker\u2019s comp and insurance.<\/p>\n
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The Fire Department and elected officials determine the amount they wish to bill. \u00a0Most fees are based on actual costs of responding to an incident. Average rates have\u00a0been determined by itemizing costs for a typical run (from the time a fire\u00a0apparatus leaves the station until it returns to the station and is re-serviced).\u00a0Rates are based … Continue reading How Are Cost Recovery Fees Determined?<\/span>