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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with TSB Loss Control Consultants, Inc. dba FM Global Emergency Response Consultants, to provide emergency response training. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into an agreement with TSB Loss Control Consultants, Inc., dba FM Global Emergency Response Consultants (FM Global), to provide emergency response training that is consistent with the guidelines established by the National Fire Protection Association.
Under this agreement, Long Beach Fire Department staff members will receive additional, comprehensive training, encompassing fire protection systems, pre-incident planning, ignitable liquids and gases, and firefighting techniques over a wide range of industrial occupancies. FM Global will provide for the training and all travel costs through the FM Global Fire Service Training Grant. This grant provides for selected fire departments to receive realistic, hands-on training to fight fires in commercial and industrial facilities.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Monica J. Kilaita and by Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on August 17, 2017.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on September 5, 2017, to ensure the contract is in place expeditiously.
FISCAL IMPACT
The FM Global Fire Service Training Grant will cover the costs associated with the training, including travel, hotels, and meals. The Fire Department will be responsible for backfill costs, estimated at $5,000. These costs will be absorbed within the department’s annual operating budget. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
MICHAEL A. DUREE
FIRE CHIEF
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER