NORTH PERTH – Although it means a significant increase in cost for the municipality, North Perth Fire Chief Edward Smith brought forward a recommendation on March 15 for council to enter into a fire dispatch agreement with the Owen Sound Emergency Communications Centre.
In late 2020, a team was assembled to undertake a request for proposal (RFP) for fire radio dispatch services. The objectives of the RFP were to secure a service provider for fire dispatch which would meet legislative requirements for dispatching under National Fire Prevention Association and the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), as well as a suitable service level agreement to protect the respective municipal interests… READ MORE
