Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on May 8, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on May 9, 2024, authorizing the participation of one (1) Member of Service ("MoS") at the National Fire Academy (NFA) & Emergency Management Institute (EMI) - ($1,000.00 to be allocated from Budget Code A3410.451, Training, for travel on June 2 -13, 2024), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PARTICIPATION OF ONE (1) MEMBER OF SERVICE
("MOS") AT THE NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY (NFA)
& EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (EMI)
(June 2 - 13, 2024)
Whereas, by letter dated April 30, 2024, the Fire Commissioner has requested legislation authorizing the participation of one (1) Member of Service (MoS) to attend the Fire Investigation Essentials: Class RO772, conducted by the National Fire Academy (NFA) & Emergency Management Institute (EMI) from June 2 - 13, 2024, in Emmitsburg, Maryland; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Fire Administration aims to enhance the skills and capabilities of its Members of Service (MoS) in fire investigation and emergency management; and
Whereas, the National Fire Academy (NFA) & Emergency Management Institute (EMI) offer valuable training programs, including the Fire Investigation Essentials: Class RO772; and
Whereas, participation in the aforementioned training course will improve investigation skills and foster better working relations with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (AFT); and
Whereas, it is essential for the City of Mount Vernon Fire Department to have well-trained personnel equipped with the latest techniques and knowledge in fire investigation and emergency management; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization for Training. The City of Mount Vernon hereby authorizes and approves the participation ...
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