The Town of Milton has approved the Milton Fire Department’s Master Plan.
This plan will help the Town plan for the future when it comes to effective and efficient fire protection services in Milton. In a release, the Town notes how important this is as Milton is expected to grow to a population of 219,900 by 2031.
“On behalf of Council, thank you to our dedicated fire department staff for their commitment to protecting our community each and every day,” says Mayor Gord Krantz. “The Fire Master Plan addresses the needs of our growing community while ensuring we can enhance our delivery of fire protection, public education and prevention services now and in the future.”
This Fire Master Plan is guided by:
- Public education and prevention;
- Fire Safety Standards and enforcement; and,
- Emergency response (fire suppression).
“The approval of the new Fire Master Plan will help ensure that the Milton Fire Department is well positioned to deliver core fire protection and emergency services to the community,” says Peter Gatto, Fire Chief.
Key actions from the Plan include:
- Developing a hiring strategy to fully staff the existing Fire Stations;
- Creating proactive inspection and public education cycles;
- Establishing emergency response performance benchmarks;
- Planning for the construction of Fire Stations 6 and 7; and,
- Enhancing the Fire Department’s diversity and inclusion efforts.
For more information about the Fire Master Plan, click here.
