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Milton’s 2025 Budget will continue Council’s significant commitment to community safety and support of the 2021-2031 Fire Master Plan.

Next year’s budget for Milton Fire and Rescue Services (MFRS) will fund the addition of 12 firefighters, one platoon chief and one fire prevention officer.

This builds on Council’s support since 2021 that has expanded MFRS staffing by 41 full-time positions, which operate alongside a part-time complement.

This growth is significant because it has enhanced Milton Fire’s capacity in firefighting, communications, safety, prevention, training, and leadership.

Support in the 2025 budget will mean MFRS can:

  • Improve emergency response times in all urban and rural areas.
  • Increase proactive commercial and multi-residential fire inspections, to protect lives and property.
  • Implement next-generation 911 technology for enhanced fire communication.

Budget commitments align with guidance in the 2021-31 Fire Master Plan, which provides Council and senior staff with a strategic planning framework for delivering fire services as Milton grows.

The Fire Master Plan includes a Community Risk Assessment that evaluates local needs, populations and building stock to guide decisions about service levels.

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“I want to thank Town Council and senior leadership for the ongoing commitment to deliver on our Fire Master Plan. As we send multiple vehicles out on every call, this continued support helps us maintain our focus on the safety of our community and fire crews.”

- Peter Gatto
Chief, Milton Fire Department

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