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2017-2021 FINANCIAL PLAN
To maintain operations based fleet
capacity, vehicles with tenure at or
beyond useful life will be replaced with
several vehicles providing economic,
social and environmental benefits; and
Continue to expand online service
offerings available to the public as well
as ability to pay invoices online.
Continue to incorporate the use of the
Auxiliary Power Units in upcoming 2017
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.
Commencement of an internal recruit training program in partnership with the
University of the Fraser Valley (“UFV”). Internal delivery will better prepare firefight-
ers 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.
Build on 2016 Pilot Program of “Heart
Outcomes Prevention and Evaluation - 4”
which leverages first responder presence
in the community to promote, educate
and link cohorts to appropriate medical
channels to improve community health.
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS
ECOSYSTEMS
EDUCATION & CULTURE
HEALTH & WELLNESS
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