In 2002, Broward County voters amended the Charter to require the County, in cooperation with municipalities, to establish a countywide communications infrastructure for fire rescue services and provide funding for the communications infrastructure. One of the objectives of this Charter provision is to facilitate the establishment of a countywide Closest Unit Response capability.
In 2012, the Broward County Board of County Commissioner directed Administration to develop an implementation plan for cooperative consolidated dispatch with the goals of improved service and safety for residents, the establishment of consistent performance metrics, the elimination of delays in the transfer of emergency calls, the employment of the best technology available to expedite emergency response and the facilitation of closest unit response. Thru collaborative efforts with the Fire Chief's Association of Broward County, a framework has been established, and the program will be ready to commence in 2Q 2019.
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