The City of Delta has issued a request for bids for a consultant to develop a new Fire Department Master Plan, examining the current organization and provide a strategic direction for the next decade or more.
The task is to evaluate the entire Delta Fire current service delivery model and organizational structure and provide recommendations for improvements in the short, medium and long terms, according to the city.
The department has over 200 staff, 19 fire apparatus, seven fire halls and a training facility. In addition to fire suppression, Delta Fire provides pre-hospital care, rescue activities, hazardous materials response and other emergency services.
In 2023, Delta Fire responded to 8,200 incidents and 3,000 additional fire apparatus movements.
The consultant is to review and provide recommendations to Delta Fire by gauging its present and future capabilities in terms of its current mandate and anticipated future requirements.
The process will consider, among other factors, projected city population growth and development.
The master plan will also provide recommendations on additional complex risks and hazards, fire protection and preparedness. It will also assess the effects of existing and proposed road, traffic and transportation systems, raised crosswalks and other physical traffic calming features on emergency response times.
The extensive review is to include current facilities and make recommendations on location, number, size, response times and overall requirements, as well as assess the location of fire halls 1, 2 and 5, examining options for alternative, improved locations.
A final comprehensive report is to be presented to the fire chief by April 2025, followed by a report and presentation to council.
