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April 27, 1998

 To:Budget Committee

 From:City Clerk

 Subject:Training Transitional Investment Costs 1998 - Toronto Fire Services

 Recommendation:

 The Emergency and Protective Services Committee on April 21, 1998, recommended to the Budget Committee, and Council, the adoption of the report dated April 6 , 1998, from the Fire Chief wherein it is recommended that:

 (1)transitional funding in the amount of $570,000 for the purchase of training materials be approved;

 (2)the City of Toronto Fire Services proceed to purchase the necessary training materials; and

 (3)the City of Toronto Fire Services proceed to arrange with Human Resources for a facilitator for management, media relations and conflict resolution sessions.

 Background

 The Emergency and Protective Services Committee had before it a report (April 6, 1998) from the Fire Chief regarding Training Transition Investment Costs 1998 - Toronto Fire Services.

   City Clerk



(Report dated April 6, 1998, addressed to the

Emergency and Protective Services Committee and

the Budget Committee from the Fire Chief)

 Purpose:

 One method of training and one set of training material must be used in order to most effectively facilitate and expedite a safe and consistent amalgamation of the six emergency response departments. Previously the former Departments utilized different training packages.

Management, media relations and conflict resolution sessions should be provided to all senior management, approximately 100 staff.

 Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

 One-time transitional funding is requested. The estimated costs are $570,000. The purchase of this one time investment would impact the training materials line item, if drawn from the Fire Services Operating Budget.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

 (1)transitional funding in the amount of $570,000 be approved; and

 (2)the City of Toronto Fire Services proceed to purchase the necessary training materials; and

 (3)the City of Toronto Fire Services proceed to arrange with Human Resources for a facilitator for management, media relations and conflict resolution sessions.

 Council Reference/Background/History:

 This project was originally submitted January 8, in the 1998 Fire Services Capital Budget, and re-submitted February 18, when the Transition Projects were removed from the Capital Budget.

 Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

 The Fire Services are now ready to proceed to order the required training materials to commence the various programs required to ensure the operational effectiveness of staff. This will allow a consistent level of training for the new Service.

 Bulk purchasing will allow for reduced costs. The following training materials will be ordered for distribution to staff:

 IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting Training Manual

  • 4th Edition(3,200 copies - $127,440 U.S. funds)

IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting Study Guide(3,200 copies - $86,000 U.S. funds)

Total U.S. Funds: $213,440

Total Cdn. Funds: $304,792 ($1.4280 U.S.)

 Ontario Fire Fighter Standards

  • 3,200 Learner Guides-$ 71,280
  • 3,200 Learner Notes-$ 31,280
  • 1,000 Trainer Facilitator Guides-$ 21,768

Total Cdn. Funds$124,328

 The total cost with applicable taxes is $493,488.

 Conclusions:

 It is important for the Toronto Fire Services to have legally defensible, skills-based training to recognized performance standards for recruits, for fire fighters and for officers.

 Without these manuals and guidelines, training procedures and equipment will not be consistent throughout the amalgamated City resulting in inefficient and ineffective provision of service to the public as well as unsafe working conditions for firefighting staff.

 Contact Name:

 Deputy Chief William Stewart

397- 4304

 

   
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