North Missouri Regional Training Complex

When the comprehensive Regional Training Complex, including Defensive driving course, Propane course, (this would be the ONLY training complex with a propane course in the State of Missouri), Extrication course, Confined space course, Water shuttle course and indoor firing range is completed, the complex can be utilized by Fire, Law Enforcement, EMS, National Guard, Utility companies and corporate businesses. In addition, courses in Fire Science could be combined with the local community colleges curriculum.

Training complex course breakdown is as follows:

1. Training Facility (Burn building) - Four-story structure. Used by Fire, Law and Ambulance for different scenarios.
2. Seven Station Defensive Driving - Serpentine, Straight line, Alley Dock, Offset Alley, Diminishing Clearance, Parallel Parking and Stop sign. This course could be used by all Emergency Services - Fire, Law Enforcement, and Ambulance to train and enhance emergency driving techniques.
3. Propane Course - Train in simulated propane gas fires, leaks, etc. (Tank & Tree) Used by Fire Depts.
4. Confined Space - Due to Industries that have confined spaces this course will enhance rescue techniques. Fire, Ambulance and possible corporate training.
5. Extrication - Farm & Auto - Training in all facets of removing victims from equipment that would include Tractors, Combines, Silos and Automobiles. Fire Rescue
6. Water Shuttle Course - Having three in place 5, 000 gallon tanks, techniques in obtaining water and shuttling to pumpers within time constraints will enhance capabilities and effectiveness of Rural Fire Depts.
7. Class building - Academic classes taught prior to field exercises to be used by all services and Law enforcement could use this building for meth lab take down entries and exercises. Also incorporated could be an indoor firing range to make weapon qualifications in a conducive environment for Law Enforcement and National Guard. In developing this complex it would bring in outside agencies to help the city's economy, as well as place training convenient for local entities and possibly help to lower the ISO grade for the city.

Training Facility

The proposed training facility (four level training tower) would satisfy many training needs of the surrounding Emergency Services Personnel. Placing this facility in Trenton would centralized training for the 8 county area consisting of volunteer and career departments of Spickard, Laredo, Galt, Grundy County RFPD, Edinburgh-Leisure Lake-Brimson, Jamesport, Bethany, Princeton, Mercer County , City of Chillicothe Fire Department and City of Trenton Fire Department.

To purchase and erect a four level training facility on city owned property to be utilized by the above listed fire service organizations would be an enhancement to the Regional Training Complex that is in the construction stage.

The facility project will consist of a four level training tower that will have a second story burn room and a ground floor burn room with 1200 degree fire panels in each that can be lit, extinguished, then relit numerous times to train personnel in actual heat and smoke scenarios. The building will also have rings on the roof for rappelling practice and high angle rescue exercise capabilities, roof chop outs and window chop outs to practice venting procedures, side wall exhaust to remove smoke from structure, and fire escape with door to fourth interior deck for additional training and safety.

We are a small rural community, as well as the others listed located in North Central Missouri. At present, to obtain training for the fire services, (State Certification or NFPA Compliance), individuals are sent to the University Fire Training in Columbia, MO (4 hrs) or Jefferson City, MO (5 hrs), driving one way. This takes personnel away from their respective departments, reducing staff for emergencies during travel and training time. Travel expenses and lodging are other cost factors for training out of the local area, in addition to, course fees.

The City of Trenton and Galt volunteer fire departments have certified fire instructors on staff, Certification and NFPA compliant courses would be taught locally and save the cost of time and travel. The facility would allow departments to train together and their training would be standardized for mutual assistance purposes.

Cost of Training Facility and Complex

Project Fund Request: $ 350,000.00 - $ 400,000.00

BUDGET: Training facility (Building)                                146,121.00
Steel erection cost                                                          82,710.00
Fire Escape w/door to 4th Deck                                       16,708.00
Rappelling rings (6) @ $165.00 each                                     990.00
Belt driven centrifugal Side wall exhauster                           1,860.00
Fencing (10 acres)                                                          25,000.00
Shipping                                                                          1,000.00
2 Hydrants                                                                         2,000.00                        
Surfacing (7 Station Driving Course) and infrastructure        20,000.00
Propane Course - Tree , Tank                                             5,000.00
Confined Space - Pit, Manhole Tunnels                               2,000.00
Extrication Farm - Tractor, Combine, Silo                            2,000.00
Extrication - Auto, Bus 3 @ $200.00 each =                           600.00
Water Shuttle - Above ground tanks.
(5,000 gals $2,340.00 each X 3) =                                        6,060.00

2 - 18' X 24' Structures @ $3,500.00 each =                          7,000.00
     (Training rooms and indoor/outdoor firing range)

                                                                                  $ 319,049.00

Extra funding to be for infrastructure items.

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