Title
Authorization to Enter into Agreement with Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence (AzCFSE) (Ordinance S-49933)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence (AzCFSE) for the annual Arizona Fire School to be hosted at the Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) Training Academy. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Arizona Fire School (AFS) was created in 1973 to improve the safety and effectiveness of Arizona firefighters through education and training. AFS operates out of the Office of the State Fire Marshal and is actively managed by the AzCFSE. Held annually in early September, the AFS lasts for five days and includes a combination of classroom and hands-on fire training. All participants must be either an employee or representative of the sponsoring fire department or active emergency service personnel.
The PFD hosts the AFS and provides support and instructional assistance through the use of its facility, apparatus and training staff. Training includes the standard functions of a firefighter, such as search and rescue, hose line deployment and management, live fire training, and self-rescue and victim removal techniques. Training follows all applicable standards and guidelines including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement, if approved, will be for five years, beginning Sept. 1, 2023, through Aug. 31, 2028.
Financial Impact
PFD will receive an aggregate amount not to exceed $15,000 from AzCFSE to host and provide training for the annual Arizona State Fire School.
Location
The PFD Training Academy is located at 2425 W. Lower Buckeye Road.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.