Fire Master Plan Now Available for Comment

The City of Belleville is now seeking feedback on the Fire Master Plan.

The goal of the plan is to establish a long-term strategy for fire and emergency services based on community risk, safety, corporate priorities and council-approved budget allocations. Highlights of the proposed document include the following recommendations:

• Reviewing fire dispatch
• Creating additional supervisory roles
• Reviewing and updating the regulating by-law
• Assessing station locations
• Integrating urban and rural fire services

The plan also outlines a proposed boundary expansion for the Urban fire service which would result in changes to tax impacts across the City’s tax tables. To manage the shift in tax impacts for ratepayers, a phased in approach to taxation is being recommended.

Residents are encouraged to review the Fire Master Plan and provide their comments by emailing [email protected] or attending any of the following public information sessions:

• June 6, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fire Station #1 (60 Bettes St.)
• June 11, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fire Station #4 (516 Harmony Rd.)
• June 13, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fire Station #3 (4867 Old Hwy. 2)

More information on the project and property tax implications please visit: Belleville.ca/FireMasterPlan. To request an alternative method for providing feedback or accessibility supports, please email [email protected].