City Council approves emergency ordinance for airport firefighting training
Cleveland City Council approved an emergency ordinance on 2026-10-26 to allow the Department of Port Control to contract with Fire Force, Inc. for specialized training. This action follows our earlier coverage on 2026-10-21, which noted a committee recommendation for the proposal.
What changed
The ordinance, identified as file number 1173-2026, has now received final passage. This legislation authorizes the Director of Port Control to enter into contracts for annual FAA Part 139 certification training for Airport Rescue and Firefighting personnel. According to the Legislative Summary, the contract will last for one year with three one-year options to renew.
The training is intended to provide mobile, on-site instruction that allows staff to conduct live burn training at the airport using existing Department of Port Control equipment and vehicles. The anticipated cost for these professional services is $35,000 annually.
Status and timeline
- 2026-10-21 Transportation and Mobility Committee recommended for approval
- 2026-10-26 Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee recommended for approval
- 2026-10-26 City Council approved
Residents can verify the details of this ordinance by reviewing the official record on the Cleveland City Council Legistar website.
Source record
- File
- 1173-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 23, 2026
Official documents
- 1173-2026-Legislative Summary Fire Force 2026 Sept.15
- 1173-2026-Dir K w Fire Force fire and rescue training PC