Newmarket to consider creation of a regional fire service

All local councils in York Region have until May 29 to support or reject idea

Newmarkettoday.ca
March 2, 2020

Regional Council on Feb. 6 approved a motion requesting feedback from its nine local city and town councils on the potential creation of a Regional Fire Service.

With support from the local councils, York Region would proceed with a study to review the operating efficiencies, increased service levels and cost avoidance opportunities that could potentially result from the amalgamation of York Region’s local fire services.

Local councils have been asked to share their resolution to the motion by May 29, 2020 indicating support or opposition for a study on the potential creation of a Regional Fire Service.

The motion reads as follows:

Whereas the consolidation of Aurora and Newmarket fire services into Central York Fire Service has resulted in efficiencies through enhanced levels of fire service and cost efficiencies;

Whereas a Regional Fire Service may achieve further operating efficiencies, improved department structure, increased service level(s), and cost avoidance opportunities;

Be it resolved that the Regional Clerk share this motion with local municipal Councils requesting a resolution by May 29, 2020 indicating whether they support proceeding with a study on the potential creation of a Regional Fire Service.