To: Board of Directors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: National Fire Protection Association LiNK® Subscription
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief or designee to enter into a one-year subscription with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) LiNK®, in the amount of $1,127, subject to the terms of National Fire Protection Association Link’s End User License Agreement, to provide instant access to National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards, for the period October 15, 2024 through October 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted. 100% CCCFPD General Operating Fund.
BACKGROUND:
National Fire Protection Association LiNK® is a subscription-based application that delivers National Fire Protection Association codes, standards, and supplementary content. The tool allows users to easily search and navigate content based on real-world scenarios, providing valuable resources to employees for research, training, and operational preparedness.
Key Features Include:
• Online and offline access to National Fire Protection Association Codes & Standards
• Expert Commentary & Visual Aids
• Scenario-based Navigation
• Customizable Content Collections
• Personal Notations and Bookmarks
• Reference Panel
• Information Sharing Capabilities
• Team Collaboration Tools
With the National Fire Protection Association LiNK®, personnel will be better equipped to efficiently curate, share, and apply relevant information critical to the Fire District's work.
National Fire Protection Association Link’s End User License Agreement includes a limitation of liability capping National Fire Protection Association’s maximum liability at the amount of fees paid in the prior twelve (12) months.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this subscription agreement is not approved, the District will lack instant access to essential National Fire Protection Association codes and standards. This would hinder the District's ability to research and apply these codes efficiently, especially in field operations, potentially delaying critical decision-making and regulatory compliance.