"emergency services"

The Commission received an update on the 2023-2027 Fire Safety Risk Coverage Scheme. Members were briefed on the legislative framework, progress to date, and financial allocations, while discussing risk level definitions and vehicle technology.

The City of Gatineau and the City of Sherbrooke will enter into an agreement to ensure the continuity of 9-1-1 emergency communications. This agreement allows each city to use the other's emergency center if their own backup center becomes incapacitated, ensuring compliance with provincial quality and safety standards.

Gatineau and Sherbrooke are entering into an agreement to act as backup for each other's 9-1-1 emergency communication centers. This ensures operational continuity if one city's primary and secondary centers become incapacitated.

The City is renewing its mutual aid agreement with the City of Ottawa. This ensures that both cities can provide assistance to each other during major emergencies or disasters, as required by the Fire Safety Act.

This item authorizes the renewal of a mutual aid agreement between Gatineau and Ottawa. It ensures both cities can provide specialized support to each other during major emergencies or disasters.

This item relates to the procurement and ongoing maintenance of the 911 call management system used by the city.

The City is awarding a five-year contract to Comtech Solacom Technologies inc. for the supply and maintenance of a 911 call management system. The total cost is approximately $1.45 million, funded through various IT and police budget allocations.