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San Francisco officials outline need for consolidated fire training campus, point to 2020 ESER bond as funding path
Summary
City staff presented studies estimating a consolidated San Francisco Fire Department training campus would need roughly 7.7 acres and recommended seeking funding through the March 2020 Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response (ESER) bond; commissioners pressed staff on site search, costs and shared use of Treasure Island facilities.
City and Public Works staff told the Fire Commission on March 27 that the department needs a single, consolidated training campus to replace facilities on Treasure Island and Folsom Street and that funding would likely be sought through the March 2020 Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response (ESER) bond.
"The total acreage required identified in their report is about 7.7 acres or close to 8," said Matt Jasmin, one of the presenters, summarizing a facilities study that also estimated an additional 5.4 acres for training props and exterior activities. Charles Zegueras, bond program manager in Public Works, said the department expects to depart Treasure Island by the end of 2024 and is working with real estate staff to identify potential replacement…
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