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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire & Emergency Services Committee Minutes - October 31, 2023 Cape Breton Regional Municipality Fire and Emergency Services Committee Meeting Minutes October 31, 2023 9:59 a.m. at City Hall Council Chambers Committee Deputy Mayor James Edwards, Chair Councillor Gordon MacDonald Councillor Glenn Paruch, Vice-Chair Councillor Steve Parsons (Arrived at 10:38 a.m.) Councillor Darren O'Quinn Staff Mayor Amanda M. McDougall-Merrill Chris March, Acting Fire Chief/Director of Fire and Emergency Services Christa Dicks, Municipal Clerk Demetri Kachafanas, KC, Regional Solicitor John MacKinnon, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Technology Bruce MacDonald, Manager of Emergency Management Craig MacNeil, Deputy Fire Chief Krista Dove, Fire and Emergency Services Administrative Assistant Spencer Merrill, Information Technology Technician Sharon MacSween, Senior Administrative Assistant Kelly McDonald, Recording Secretary The following does not represent a word for word record of the proceedings of this meeting. The agenda, reports, supporting documents, information items circulated, and video (if available) are online at verw.v..fir_„_c_b_rrr�..,..n_s c.. .. Fire and Emergency Services Committee Meeting - Minutes October 31, 2023 Approved January 31, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Deputy Mayor James Edwards called the meeting to order. Land Acknowledgement Roll Call Director MacKinnon read a statement on behalf of Marie Walsh, Chief Administrative Officer. 1. Approval of Agenda Motion Moved by Councillor Gordon MacDonald, seconded by Councillor Paruch, to approve the October 31, 2023, Fire and Emergency Services Committee Agenda as presented. Motion Carried 2. Career Fire Training - High Angle Rescue Chris March, Acting Fire Chief/Director of Fire & Emergency Services made a formal statement regarding the previous Fire & Emergency Services Committee. Chris March then provided a verbal update on Career Fire Training - High Angle Rescue information regarding the Sydney Fire Department including topics such as training, quantity of fire fighters, estimated duration of training, estimated cost of the course, and estimated cost of equipment. For Information Only Fire and Emergency Services Committee Meeting - Minutes October 31, 2023 Approved January 31, 2024 Page 3 of 4 3. Volunteer Recruitment/Retention Craig MacNeil, Deputy Fire Chief, provided a verbal update on Volunteer Recruitment/Retention information. Information provided included topics such as Chief Administrative Officer supporting a multimedia company to get messaging out, consultation with Chiefs association to ensure consistency, local advertising, information sessions targeting CBU and other schools, and career pathways. For Information Only 4. Reports 4.1 Fire Chief/Director of Fire and Emergency Services Report Chris March, Acting Fire Chief/Director of Fire & Emergency Services presented the report included in the agenda package. For Information Only 4.2 Operations, Sydney Fire Department and Public Information Officer Chris March, Acting Fire Chief/Director of Fire & Emergency Services presented the report included in the agenda package. For Information Only 4.3 Volunteer Coordinator, Training, Prevention, & Fleet Craig MacNeil, Deputy Fire Chief, presented the report included in the agenda package. For Information Only 4.4 Manager of Emergency Management Bruce MacDonald, Manager of Emergency Management, reviewed the report included in the agenda package. For Information Only Fire and Emergency Services Committee Meeting - Minutes October 31, 2023 Approved January 31, 2024 Page 4 of 4 4.5 Cape Breton Regional Fire Chiefs' Association Report Rod Beresford, Chair of the Fire Chiefs' Association, reviewed the letters included in the agenda package. The following motion was then put forward: Motion Moved by Councillor Parsons, seconded by Councillor Paruch, the Cape Breton Regional Fire Chiefs' Association have opportunity to present to CBPM Council regarding support for career and volunteer fire fighters. Motion Carried Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m. James Edwards Deputy Mayor / Chair Christa Dicks Municipal Clerk /km