- November 10, 2005

The replacement of one of the tanker truck used by the fulltime firefighters at Riddell Drive with an "urban support vehicle" has left many of us concerned about the quality of fire protection for the north part of Kanata. People in the north part of Kanata are paying the same rate for fire protection as people with service from full time firefighters and they have the right to expect the same level of protection.

On Thursday November 10 at the Emergency and Protective Services Committee a report will be coming forward on how to address the situation at Riddell Drive. The meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. in the Champlain Room at City Hall. This is the chance for people in the community to have their say.

While the meeting is during the day, making a presentation allows people to speak directly to the committee that will be making the decision. People have up to five minutes to speak.

I know there is a high level of concern about the level of service at Riddell Drive. This is the chance to make sure council gets that message.

The report will be available to the public roughly a week before the report is discussed at committee. To see a copy, please check the city website or contact me.

To arrange to make a presentation you should contact Diane Blais at 580-2424, ext. 28091 or Diane.Blais@ottawa.ca.

Messages can also be sent to the committee be e-mailing Diane Blais at the e-mail address above. It would be helpful if you copied me on any e-mails.

If you would like to meet to discuss the approach to take at the committee, please let me know.

Sincerely,

Peggy

To view the Report with options dealing with Riddell Fire Station Staffing which is going to EPS Committee on November 10, visit the following City of Ottawa site: http://www.ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/epsc/2005/11-10/ACS2005-CPS-OFS-0003.htm

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