STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: February 12, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Fire-Rescue Department
EXECUTIVE: Dominique Artis
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an annual payment in the amount of $193,000.00 per year for five years to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to provide basic, live fire drills and advanced specialized aircraft/fire training to aircraft-rescue firefighters at Dallas Love Field and Dallas Executive Airport; and (2) the reimbursement from the Aviation Fund to the General Fund - Not to exceed $965,000.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations) (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
The Federal Aviation Administration/Texas Commission on Fire Protection mandates basic and annual live aircraft/fire training to maintain aircraft rescue certification level to work at the fire stations located at Dallas Love Field and Dallas Executive Airport.
Approximately 20 Firefighters are scheduled for the Basic Certification, 93 are scheduled for the "Hot Drill" training, and 30 are scheduled for advanced specialized fire training annually. Services are provided on an as needed basis, depending on classes and need for training each year. The increase in funding will provide additional training opportunities for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting personnel at Dallas Love Field to include on incident command, strategies and tactics, and hands-on training with fluoride-free foam.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the sole provider in this area for live fire training. All other burn pit facilities have ceased operation due to the Environmental Protection Agency's concerns.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On January 8, 2020, the City Council authorized an annual payment in the amount of $130,000.00 per year for five years to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to provide basic, live fire drills a...
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