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Calgary Council Eyes New Fire Dept Oversight Committee
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Calgary City Council Mulls New Fire Department Oversight Committee
Calgary city council is considering the establishment of a new committee to oversee the fire department, following a motion by Ward two Councillor Jennifer Wyness. The move aims to address the departments growing challenges, including a 25% population increase since 2018 and a 50% spike in call volume since 2020, reaching over 92,000 responses last year. The fire departments operating budget of $360 million and capital budget of $57 million have not kept pace with these changes. The new committee would provide clearer oversight, improve transparency, and give the fire chief a direct line to council. The estimated setup cost is $283,000 over two years.
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