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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-067
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,AUTHORIZING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT LIVE
FIRE EVOLUTIONS DURING THE 2015 ALASKA FIRE CONFERENCE ON
A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2109 DIMOND BOULEVARD
WHEREAS,the majority of structures located on site at the formerly known as Air Force
Recreation Camp have been removed or demolished in preparation of returning the leased property
back to the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS,the structure formerly known as the"Fish House"has been offered for use in
the training of firefighters; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is in need of a structure to conduct live fire evolutions
during the 2015 Alaska Fire Conference which will be held in Seward from September 28th through
October 3rd, 2015; and
WHEREAS, allowing the Fire Department to burn the existing structure will provide an
opportunity for fire personnel from across the State to participate in live fire evolutions, thereby
increasing their knowledge, skills and abilities, which will then be shared within their respective
communities around the State; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is required to obtain prior approval from the Alaska
Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) and conduct approved burns and public
notification under the guidance of 18 AAC 50.065(h), (j).
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Fire Department is required to post public notices in designated locations
advising of the live fire evolutions and the intended location of the burn. The public shall have an
opportunity to address Council with concerns regarding this burn. All of which are consistent with
the guidance of 18 AAC 50.065(h), (j).
Section 2. The proposed date for conducting the burn is September 29, 2015 between the
hours of 0800 and 1700,pending ADEC approval.
Section 3. When other sections have been met,the Fire Department has approval to conduct
live fire evolutions as outlined above.
Section 4. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-067
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 10th
day of August, 2015.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Butts, Darling, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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From: Edward Athey, Fire Chief
Agenda Item: Approval to conduct live fire training evolutions
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In September 2010,the Seward Fire Department in collaboration with the Alaska State Firefighters—
Phoenix Chapter, hosted the 48th annual Alaska Fire Conference. During this week of training a
donated structure was successfully used to conduct live fire training evolutions for around 75
firefighters from around the State of Alaska. This was a very successful offering and in no small part
contributed to the overall success of the conference and the continued safety of firefighting personnel
in the State of Alaska.
This year the Seward area has once again been selected as the host for the Alaska Fire Conference
and once again we have an opportunity to conduct live fire training evolutions. The proposed
structure is located at 2109 Diamond Boulevard,the site formerly in use as the Air Force Recreation
Camp. In accordance with 18 AAC 50.065(h), an application has been submitted to the Alaska
Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) and is being reviewed.
This type of training is crucial to our profession.Firefighters can participate and learn in a controlled
setting, under the guidance of qualified instructors, gaining indispensable experience. This
experience becomes much more valuable when they return to their respective communities and share
with fellow emergency responders. Furthermore this training facilitates promoting the mission of the
State of Alaska Fire Marshal's office "....to prevent the loss of life and property from fire and
explosion".
Live fire training might be viewed as a necessary evil. On one hand our goal is to prevent fires and
minimize the potential for production of smoke and toxic fumes. For this reason we will make every
effort to minimize environmental impact. However,the other hand has shown us how imperative it
is that our firefighters be exposed to live fire in a controlled setting prior to experiencing it for the
first time in the field and uncontrolled. Ultimately our hope is for the day that fires become so
uncommon the need to train on combatting them is significantly reduced or eliminated. Until then
we will continue our efforts towards obtaining and maintaining a fire safe Alaska.
INTENT:
The intent of this agenda statement is to provide Council and the general public notice of this
planned live fire training along with location and date of the burn. Persons who have objections to
this activity should provide written notice to the City Clerk's office and to the ADEC Air Quality
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CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here): X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here):9.15.255 Adequate Equipment X
3. Other(list):
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FISCAL NOTE:
This project requires no local funding.
Approved by Finance Department: attaeZDt
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No N/
RECOMMENDATION:
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Council approves Resolution 2015- 0 authorizing the Fire Department to conduct live fire training
evolutions on September 29th,2015 for the purpose of training firefighting personnel from across the
State of Alaska. Council approval shall be contingent upon receiving consent from ADEC and the
responses received during the public notice period.