Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead says the PRRD would benefit from a regional strategy, noting mutual aid agreements already exist among the region’s fire departments.
“We get these requests and it’s in the time of an emergency, we all try to be there in any way possible to help support it, but I really believe we need to have a regional strategy,” said Bumstead, noting his concern is that local municipalities should have a strong understanding of their capacities.
“Let’s make sure we have a regional discussion to identify and understand our capacities.”
Fort St John Mayor Lori Ackerman says the fire-fighting wage of $88 is not enough to cover what’s needed.