Cleveland Airport Rescue Personnel to Receive Specialized FAA Training

The Department of Port Control is seeking to contract with Fire Force, Inc. to provide essential annual training for Airport Rescue and Firefighting personnel. This emergency ordinance, filed as 1173-2026, would allow the Director of Port Control to secure professional services necessary to maintain FAA certification standards at the airport.

What's in the file

The legislation authorizes the Department of Port Control to enter into one or more professional service contracts with Fire Force, Inc. for a period of one year, with three additional one-year renewal options available to the Director of Port Control. According to the 1173-2026-Legislative Summary Fire Force 2026 Sept.15, the anticipated cost for these services is $35,000 annually.

The training is specifically designed to meet FAA Part 139 certification requirements. The summary notes that Fire Force, Inc. is an in-state partner certified by the FAA for simulated spill fire area requirements and utilizes a patented Simulator Aircraft Fire Training Prop. The program provides mobile, on-site training that enables the Department to conduct live burn exercises directly at the airport using the Department of Port Control's own equipment and vehicles.

Who may be affected

The record specifically names the following groups and entities:
* Department of Port Control
* Airport Rescue and Firefighting personnel
* Fire Force, Inc.

Status and timeline

The ordinance was introduced on September 24, 2026, 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.

Source record

File
1173-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
First Reading
Committee
City Council
Introduced
September 23, 2026

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Official documents

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