1. Fire Rescue Services
2019 Core Budget

2. Core Services Fire Suppression Rescue Services(Technical Rescue)
Minimum on duty strength of a five person response
Additional resources available; off duty staff, mutual aid, fire service agreements
First response medical aid
Rescue Services(Technical Rescue)
Motor vehicle accidents
Confined space, low angle and shoreline water rescue
CRD Hazardous Materials Response

3. Strategic Priorities/Objectives
Enhance the Health and Livability of the Community
Leveraging existing resources to increase the core delivery of services
Enhance Key Relationships
Joint training
Exploring partnerships and sharing of resources
Participating in regional initiatives
Address Operational and Financial Requirements of Infrastructure
Public safety building infrastructure

4. 2018 Budget Summary Total FTE = 28 Capital Budget = $112,000
Operating Revenue = $7,500
Operating Budget = $4,557,584

5. 2018 Achievements
Hosted several regional fire training courses and workshops.
Completed our Dispatch Transition to Surrey Fire.
Increased Fire Response to 1st Alarm Fires with Automatic Aid from CFB Esquimalt.
Implemented upgrades to all Portable Radios (APX 8000).
Completed an internal audit using the Office of the Fire Commissioner Audit Tool.
Increased medical (first responder) skills.
Developed increase Fire Department capacity to support long term and community wide events.

6. Key Challenges
The department is continuously evolving while focusing on core functions. As such, the following opportunities and challenges are identified:
Challenges
Maintaining cost control
Streamlining administrative tasks
Opportunities
Greater use of technologies for streamlining administrative functions
Continue to explore new and higher level partnerships

7. 2019 Initiatives
Consult with stakeholders on McLoughlin Point Amenity Reserve Funds and conduct a capacity and needs assessment for the public safety facility.
Plan for the replacement of our rescue truck.
Perform final testing of the CREST P 25 radio network.
Increase fire and life safety programs within the Township.
Continue and expand joint training sessions with other Fire Departments.
Update emergency services mapping.