Emergency Response Strategy Economic Gateway Service

A consultant is sought to develop a comprehensive joint fire and emergency response strategy for Alberta's Gateway Area Structure Plan (ASP). The project involves engaging a third-party expert to prepare both an interim report and a final emergency response strategy, specifically addressing service delivery challenges related to fire and emergency response within this significant regional industrial development.

Key elements of the strategy include analyzing anticipated business types and industrial hazards, reviewing emergency response models from comparable jurisdictions, and assessing the capacity of developers and third-party operators to support emergency services. The scope also encompasses evaluating the current fire and emergency service capabilities in the involved municipalities, identifying service gaps and available redeployable assets, and developing short-, medium-, and long-term response solutions. Station siting and asset deployment plans will be crafted to ensure optimal service delivery.

The consultant will support the integration of the resulting strategy into municipal service plans and budgets, ensuring alignment with internal processes. Regular progress updates and a comprehensive final presentation are required as part of the deliverables.