COS Financial Plan 2018 - 2022

FIRE

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS

 To maintain operations based on fleet capacity, vehicles with tenure at/or beyond useful life will be replaced with several vehicles providing economic, social and environmental benefits; and

 Implement and promote the Online Request for Information application to identify high volume users to further streamline the process.

ECOSYSTEMS

 Continue to incorporate the use of the anti-idling power units technology in upcoming 2018 apparatus purchases to capture opportunities to further minimize fuel use caused in support of anti-idling and the City’s aim to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

EDUCATION & CULTURE

 Commencement of an internal recruit training program in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). Internal delivery will better prepare firefighters to work in the City of Surrey while removing barriers and increasing inclusivity. Partnering with UFV is a key component of the Fire department’s career long learning program.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Firefighters Ice Rescue Simulation

 Wellness manual initiatives identified for implementation in 2018 include development of a model for Firefighter Population Health Surveillance Program. This program will include profile development and tracking of health markers for firefighters.

INFRASTRUCTURE

 Review of dispatch service infrastructure capacity in preparation of 2019 dispatch clients contract renewals; and

 Assessment of City fire bylaws and related processes for alignment with anticipated Fire Service Act 2018 changes.

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2018-2022 Financial Plan

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