Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We have found that this has been an excellent fit with our department because we already had the emergency services function. What we have done is amalgamated the office of the territorial fire marshal with our emergency services division. In the field, in each of the regions, we now have an assistant territorial fire marshal who works with the regional superintendent to coordinate the training for volunteer firefighters. This has been a great fit because many of these volunteers are also the volunteers for search and rescue or for emergency response in the communities. Pulling those two functions together has been a very good fit and the staff who have come over have been extremely enthusiastic and proactive. They have really fit in very well. We have been very pleased with how it has gone. Thank you.
Ms. Ballantyne on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 5th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 4th, 1998
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Ballantyne
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