Cleveland Airport Rescue Personnel to Receive Specialized FAA Training
The Department of Port Control is seeking to secure specialized training for its airport rescue and firefighting staff through an emergency ordinance, file number 1173-2026. This legislation would allow the city to contract with Fire Force, Inc. to provide the annual certification training required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the Director of Port Control to enter into professional service contracts with Fire Force, Inc. to facilitate annual FAA Part 139 certification training. According to the 1173-2026-Legislative Summary Fire Force 2026 Sept.15, the contract includes the following details:
- The training is designed for Airport Rescue and Firefighting personnel.
- Fire Force, Inc. provides mobile, on-site training that allows for live burn exercises at the airport using existing Department of Port Control equipment and vehicles.
- The service provider is noted as an in-state partner certified by the FAA for simulated spill fire area requirements and utilizes a patented Simulator Aircraft Fire Training Prop.
| Term Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $35,000 |
| Initial Term | one year |
| Renewal Options | three one-year options |
Who may be affected
- Department of Port Control: The department will oversee the contract and use its own vehicles and equipment for the training exercises.
- Airport Rescue and Firefighting personnel: These staff members will receive the mandatory annual FAA certification training.
- Fire Force, Inc.: The contracted professional service provider responsible for delivering the training.
Status and timeline
September 24, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced and has completed its first reading.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Contract term
- one year
- Renewal options
- three one-year options
Source record
- File
- 1173-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- 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