Central Florida Regional Public Safety Training Center Fire Rescue March 24, 2015

Presentation Overview  Background  Regional Training Center Strategic Plan  Recommendations

Background  Regional Training Academy – FY2014 Budget Presentation – April 22, 2014 Regional Training Academy - Board Presentation – FY2015 Budget Presentation

Background  Central Florida Fire Academy – Established in 1977 – Consortium of area Fire Departments and OCPS – Challenges with Consortium OCFRD withdrew October, 2012 OCPS Withdrew December 2012

Background  Valencia College Fire Rescue Institute – Established May 2013 – Collaboration Regional Fire Rescue Agencies (Advisory Board) Valencia College OCPS (Former CFFA Facilities)  Visioning Sessions – February 2014 – May 2014

Background  Valencia School of Public Safety – Dr. Shugart presented to District Board of Trustees – Commissioned December 17, 2014 – Unveiling April 2, 2015

Presentation Overview  Background  Regional Training Center Strategic Plan  Recommendations

Key Questions  ​ What are the training needs of the region?  Who will use the training center?  What training will be provided at the training center?  What will it cost to build the facility?  What will it cost to annually operate the facility?  What are the preliminary site plans and equipment requirements?  What are the best possible governance and operational models?  What is the cost benefit of the training center?  What funding options are available?

Interact Business Group/Background  Recognized National Experts  Over twenty- two years of experience in developing Training Center Strategic Business Plans  Project Leader Bill Booth is regularly published in national public safety journals and a frequent speaker at public safety conferences Interact Business Group

Interact Business Group/Background  IBG has Developed over 60 Training Center Strategic Plans Omaha, Nebraska Adams County (Denver) Colorado Carlsbad, California Under Construction Regional FAA Fire Training Center, Alaska ATF National Training Center, Huntsville

Report Methodology  The Following Methodology was employed ‒Review of existing training conditions for OCFRD and other fire agencies in the region​ ‒Site visits to training venues used by OCFRD​ ‒Focus group meeting attended by regional fire and police agencies and Valencia College​ ‒Identify existing training condition issues and concerns​ ‒Detailed needs assessment of OCFRD training, including hands-on and classroom activities​ ‒Determination of what is needed to improve OCFRD training from a facilities standpoint​

Report Methodology  The Following Methodology was employed ‒Web-based survey of fire service agencies in the region to better assess their training facility needs​ ‒One-on-one meetings with Valencia College staff​ ‒Detailed facility, equipment, and site assessment that identifies the major components of the training center​ ‒Detailed financial and resource assessment to identify construction and O & M costs​ ‒Develop options for training center governance and management​

Study Findings - Facilities  Existing Conditions – Valencia leasing former CFFA Facilities – Temporary arrangement – Nearing the end of useful life Training Tower 30 years old, Burn building 25 years old – OCPS desires to reclaim property

Study Findings - Facilities Facility Location Description of Expenditure Annual Expenditure Amount OCFRD Training Academy – 2976 Forsyth Road Lease payment$223,000 OCFRD Training Academy – 2976 Forsyth Road Utility expenses$45,600 CFFI Fire Training Facility Consortium fee$118,000 Total$386,600

Study Findings - Training Hours

Study Findings –Regional Needs  What training will be provided?

Study Findings – Regional Needs – Building Debris Area – Gas Leak and Fire Area – Vehicle Rescue Range – Trench Rescue Area – Physical Fitness Facility – Rappelling Tower – Tactical Village/Streetscape – K9 Training Area – Fire Training Tower – Burn Building – Driving Range – Classrooms – Pumping Area – Command Simulators – Confined Space Course – Rail Car Area

Study Findings – Regional Needs  Who would use the Training Center?  Orange County Fire Rescue  Orlando Fire Department  Winter Garden Fire Department  Ocoee Fire Department  Maitland Fire Department  Kissimmee Fire Department  St. Cloud Fire Department  Winter Park Fire Department  Orlando International Airport (GOAA)  Osceola County Fire Rescue  Casselberry Fire Department  Valencia Fire Rescue Institute  Valencia Criminal Justice Institute  Valencia Safety and Security Institute  Orange County Sheriff’s Office  Local Police Departments  Utility Departments  Private Industry Organizations  Educational Institutions  National Conferences  International Students

Presentation Overview  Background  Regional Training Center Strategic Plan  Recommendations

IBG Study Recommendations  Build out a Main Training Campus and three strategically located Satellite Training Facilities – Satellite Locations within 30 minutes of any OCFRD location  Tentative Locations – Southeast - Station 76 – Southwest – Near Horizon West/Station 35(Planned for several new stations) – Northwest – Near Station 28 – Northeast – Main Campus at Valencia School of Public Safety

IBG Study Recommendations

IBG Study – Cost Estimates  Main Training Campus – $20,683,916 (25 acres of land cost not included) Conceptual Site Plan Main Campus:

IBG Study – Cost Estimates  Satellite Training Facility – $731,623 (2 acres of land cost not included) Conceptual Site Plan Satellite Campus:

IBG Report Recommendations 1.Develop Formal Agreement with Valencia 2.Develop a Phased Improvement Plan 3.Seek and Secure Project Funding 4.Design Team Selection 5.Reinforce Training Center Regional Aspect

IBG Recommendations  Benefits? – Regional approach to share costs – Regional interdisciplinary joint training – Enhanced first responder capability and skill – Enhanced access to training facilities – Access to training facilities throughout the region

Central Florida Regional Public Safety Training Center Fire Rescue March 24, 2015