DNETV Fire Rescue Board

Following the 1998 Tay Valley Township amalgamation, Council wanted to continue with joint services from two separate and distinct fire departments. At that time, Tay Valley Township shared a fire service with another municipality through a long-established Fire Board (BBD&E Fire department) as well as having another fire department totally within its direct jurisdiction (South Sherbrooke Fire Department). It was a rare circumstance within the province.

In March, 2003, Tay Valley Township underwent a Fire Services Review to determine the fire services' existing capabilities. The township had to decide if the current structure was the best delivery model, both from a safety and cost-effective perspective. With the support of the Fire Marshal's Office, the Council struck a Fire Services Review Committee to investigate the status quo and determine if changes were warranted.

In May, 2005, the Tay Valley Township and Drummond North/Elmsley Township Councils both supported the Fire Services Review Committee recommendation to merge the BBD&E Fire Department and the South Sherbrooke Fire Department into one department governed by one board - the Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue Board. The merger took effect on January 1, 2006.

Terms of Reference
Fees and Charges - Fire Department

Members

• Councillor RoxAnne Darling, Tay Valley Township
• Councillor Fred Dobbie, Tay Valley Township
• Councillor Mick Wicklum, Tay Valley Township
• Councillor John Matheson, Drummond/North Elmsley Township
• Councillor George Sachs, Drummond/North Elmsley Township
• Councillor Ray Scissons, Drummond/North Elmsley Township

Additional Information

Fire Services
DNETV Fire Board Calendar, Agendas and Minutes