U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION-1991

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APPLICATION FOR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AT CENTENNIAL PARK AT PUBLIC BENEFIT ALLOWANCE Page -3_ .. A. (cont'd) - The proposed educational /training facility would be cap- able of accommodating classroom instruction for a broad range of mandated and in- service training for both sworn and non -sworn employees. Last year the department facil- itated and /or conducted over 29,000 hours of training for our 577 employees. This is equivalent to 6.6 work days of instruction per employee. The curriculum offered ranged from specialized in- service instruction to state (POST) mandated advanced officers' courses. Training programs are conducted on a year -round basis with individual class size ranging from 20 to 60 students. Instructors are both in -house experts and outside professionals depending upon subject matter. Additionally, the department provides cardio- pulmonary resuscitation training, leadership training for Neigh- borhood Watch block captains and other courses to the public when facilities are available. This public service would be enhanced with the proposed training facility. Rancho Santiago College, which is the only college in the county conducting fire training courses would expand its current capacity by offering emergency medical training courses, and conducting officer training classes. Also, the college may move its academy to the new facility. Currently the college shares the same two facilities with other fire departments in the county. The college activities would consist of classroom training to students interested in fire suppression. Also, the advanced courses would be available for fire- fighters. Other components of the college training include various drills, fire simulation and video - tapings. The fire training facility would have four large classrooms which could break away into one large classroom or into smaller classrooms. The facility would also consist of a burn tower, a par course, a videotaping studio, and a pit for practicing extin- guishing oil fires. B. (1) Number of students enrolled - approximately 160. (2) Number of classes operating - approximately 25, (3) Problems with overcrowding and inadequate facilities have been discussed in part A of this section. (4) Average enrollment per classroom unit - approximately 36 - 40.