Nanaimo City Council is poised to approve the hiring of 40 new firefighters over the course of two years as Chief says the need is urgent
Nanaimo Fire Rescue Chief Tim Doyle speaking to the Nanaimo Finance and Audit Committee Thursday.
The cost implication is $1.3 million in 2023 and growing to $3.6 million in 2027. The truck’s cost of $442,500 would be covered by a reserve fund. The decision represents a 1.04 per cent tax increase in 2023. Before the decision, Nanaimo Fire Rescue Chief Tim Doyle gave a presentation to the committee stating there is an urgent need for more firefighters.
Newly elected city Councillor Janice Perrino said “I hate raising taxes. I hate it but when it comes to the growth of this city it’s unbelievable how much we’ve grown… It’s important that your department grows to be able to handle the magnitude of the work you’ve got ahead of you.”
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