Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Live Fire Training Services

The contract is for Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Live Fire Training Services. The project involves the construction of an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF) to provide a platform for County firefighters to train locally. The facility will include aircraft props, fire pits, attack approach apron structure, and vehicle training area, as well as outdoor covered classroom space, restrooms, showers, liquid propane storage, parking, and ADA-compliant access. The project is expected to cost $3,500,000 and will be funded by the 1% Local Option Sales Tax Extension. The contract was awarded to Charlotte County, and the project is expected to be completed by January 10, 2025. Key features of the project include: • Construction of a complete ARFF facility • Provision of a training platform for County firefighters • Inclusion of aircraft props, fire pits, and other training equipment • Outdoor covered classroom space and restrooms • ADA-compliant access and parking • Expected cost of $3,500,000 • Funding by the 1% Local Option Sales Tax Extension • Awarded to Charlotte County • Expected completion by January 10, 2025