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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2015-067 Sponsored by: Hunt 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 jc?-01/0 can Bardarson, Mayor AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Butts, Darling, Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: 'ohanna Ki!I—SW, MC ity Clerk (City Seal) •%_l OF SEyyq I%!: T.`*Q • • SEAL e = r •Np: E�OF�AV's Agenda Statement e of seg.. �'�s► `� Meeting Date: August 10, 2015 C° ki_ _ o To: City Council ! sII`' gAKP Through: City Manager Jim Hunt / 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 Division. 0-� 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): 4. FISCAL NOTE: This project requires no local funding. Approved by Finance Department: attaeZDt ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No N/ RECOMMENDATION: �o^ 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.