The RPSTC operates
under an Inter-local Agreement between Washoe County, City of
Reno, City of Sparks, Sierra Forest Fire Protection District,
and Truckee Meadows Community College. This agreement allows for
operational, executive, and management structures, which ensure
active and equitable participation in the administration and management
of the RPSTC. The RPSTC Manager’s Board, Executive Board,
and Operations Committee are comprised of various representatives
from County, City, and Community College partnering agencies.
The high cost of training
public safety personnel forces many organizations to consolidate
facilities, instructors, and other resources in order to provide
a cost benefit to the organization as well as taxpayers.
The annual cost savings
associated with being able to train public safety personnel locally
are estimated at $300,000. Additionally, the RPSTC provides training
opportunities to non-partnering public safety, and service organizations
locally and within the state of Nevada. The RPSTC intends to capitalize
on the past success and future potential of this state-of-the-art
facility and operational structure by positioning itself as a
leading provider of public safety training nationwide.
The mission of the
Regional Public Safety Training Center is to provide in-service
training and vocational education opportunities of the highest
quality and to create an atmosphere of excellence and integrity
that benefits the citizens of Washoe County.
The Training Center
is committed to building long-term relationships with internal
and external stakeholders through mutually beneficial endeavors,
by providing quality, value-based training, and seeking continuous
improvement of the service we provide.
