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Outlook - Rudy Fire & Rescue

Case for Support - Stronger Together New Firehall, Safer Community

After Outlook became a town in 1909, the first volunteer fire brigade was organized, and two fire trucks arrived a short time later. It was none too soon, for the following spring disaster struck when the entire block on the north side of town burned down. Throughout the 114 years since then the community has grown and the department’s ability to keep the community out of harm’s way has grown with it.

As part of a strategic planning process in October, 2021, the RM of Rudy and Town of Outlook formed a partnership agreement to provide a valuable level of fire and protection service to the region up to 2030 and beyond. All municipal partners are involved in planning and are invested in the project. This agreement serves the Rural Municipality, the Town and the Villages of Broderick and Glenside, and is united under the name of Outlook-Rudy Fire and Rescue (ORFR).

Outlook-Rudy Fire and Rescue continues to have “mutual aid agreements” with other departments in the region. “Mutual aid” is when another jurisdiction is above their capacity and needs more help. Going forward the plan for ORFR is to have more collegial events with other teams in the area to each brigade’s mutual benefit. These partnerships are beacons of hope that will have a ripple effect on how the RM of Rudy and the Town of Outlook may work together in future community planning.