Resolutions

WHEREAS, Fire Services in Saskatchewan face increasing roles and responsibilities in addressing responses to health, social, and economic factors, such as challenges with mental health and addictions, a rise in homelessness, inadequate and unsafe housing, rise in overdose and discarded needles, and an aging population and lift assists; and

WHEREAS, roles and responsibilities are placing a strain on municipal resources and more support from the Province and Federal Government is needed; and

WHEREAS, greater support will enhance Saskatchewan Fire Service’s ability to address response times and lead to improved outcomes and increased safety for our municipal residents and non-residents alike, will ease the financial burden on municipal ratepayers, and provide assistance in addressing the increased demand on municipal Fire Services to respond to new and existing health, social, and economic factors;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT SUMA advocate the Saskatchewan Government and Federal Government for increased financial support for Fire Services provision in Saskatchewan.