REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 4, 2021
FROM: KERRI L. DONIS, Fire Chief
Fire Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve Master Agreement for inter-agency instructional services between Fresno City College and the City of Fresno Fire Department for reimbursement of instructional training costs
Body
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended Council approve the Master Agreement between Fresno City College and the City of Fresno Fire Department for reimbursement of instructional training costs (Agreement).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fresno Fire Department (FFD) has been part of a state-sponsored, joint training program with Fresno City College since 2016. The agreement is for a term of three (3) years. The current agreement expires April 30, 2021.
Under the program FFD receives a monetary reimbursement for each hour of training logged by its members. The revenues provide for equipment, facilities, training materials and other services that are reinvested back into the joint program to conduct fire service training to the benefit of both the Fresno Fire Department and Fresno City College. Approval of this Agreement will extend the program from May 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024.
BACKGROUND
The proposed Agreement with FFD provides an opportunity for training and increased training revenues as the FCC agreement will reimburse up to a maximum of 50,000 hours per fiscal year. The reimbursements received under these agreements are used to supplement the departmental training program and provide for services, facilities, materials, and equipment. As such, the FFD is recommending approval of the Agreement for a three-year term, from May 1, 2021, and ending on June 30, 2024.
FCC provides specialized training, registration, and college units for the Department's sworn, safety, and firefighting personnel as part of monthly continuing education needs. Under the agreement, FCC offers approved educational courses through its various programs to meet the needs of the FFD. FFD ...
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