COS Financial Plan 2018 - 2022

FIRE

INFRASTRUCTURE

 Implemented the upgrade to the Next Generation Radio program (700 MHz) for dispatch radio communications. Transitioned control of the Bylaws Division radios from RCMP to the Fire Service. Public Safety E-Comm Radio Building Amplification System Bylaw 15740 was repealed and replaced with Public Safety Radio Building Amplification System Bylaw 19108 to

 Completed the upgrade of audio/visual communications systems for the City Emergency Operations Centre;  Improved the efficiency of the City’s Emergency Social Services response capabilities between the Fire Service Department and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department; and  Continued development of coordination between media team and emergency program.

maintain the integrity of communication networks;

FUTURE INITIATIVES, GOALS & OBJECTIVES

INCLUSION

 Continue to work on behalf of the City Manager with the Regional Administrator Advisory Committee and BC Emergency Health Services to establish pilot projects in relation to an alternative, more efficient approach for Fire Services and Ambulance Services involvement in responding to medical emergencies in Surrey.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT & NEIGHBOURHOODS

 Complete construction of the new fire department Central Training Facility classroom and office building by Fall 2018. The new building will contain four classrooms, six offices and support rooms enabling a variety of training to fire department staff, city staff and other groups.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 Maintain and review effectiveness of various programs that target at risk properties and populations using evidence of higher than average fire activity and less than average outcomes such as casualty rates at incidents.

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2018-2022 Financial Plan

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