Halifax City Council Approves Motions on Long-Term Strategy and Medical Call Review for Halifax Fire

Halifax City Council voted in favour of motions introduced by Councillor Janet Steele to develop a long-term strategy for Halifax Fire and review its medical calls. Councillors described the strategy as 'a long time coming.'

Halifax City Council has voted in favour of two motions introduced by Councillor Janet Steele concerning Halifax Fire. The approved motions call for the development of a long-term strategy for the fire service and a review of its medical calls.

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During the proceedings, councillors remarked that the long-term strategy for Halifax Fire is "a long time coming." The council's decision initiates both the strategic planning process and the examination of how medical calls are handled by the department.

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