Surrey Fire Services regional 911 dispatch centre is on a technological cutting edge, being the first in B.C. to launch Next Generation 911 – a milestone upgrade to the national emergency communications network.

The centre is hub for emergency calls serving more than 50 fire departments across B.C. and dispatching since 1975, now covering more than 25 per cent of the province's population. On top of emergency fire dispatch, the centre provides after-hours service for Surrey's bylaws enforcement and public works service, after hours, for 11 communities in the Lower Mainland.

Mayor Brenda Locke stated in a press release issued by the City of Surrey on Sept. 24 that this move reflects Surrey's commitment "to innovation, public safety and ensuring our residents and communities across B.C. re

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