YEAR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CONTRACT

The Southern Kane County Training Association (SKCTA) is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) which provides quality training education classes for firefighters throughout the state of Illinois. Memberships are being accepted for the new, enhanced training site at 300 Butterfield Rd., in North Aurora.

Associate memberships are available and being offered to all Illinois Fire Service Departments/Districts.

By becoming an Associate Member, the joining department will have the opportunity to take advantage of numerous benefits at no additional charge. (see Member Privileges)

By signing this agreement, the referenced Department/District agrees to the terms of a 1-year commitment. With a 1-year term your department will also receive a 12.5% discount on all classes hosted by Southern Kane.  

2010 MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Fire Training

Tower 3 - $21,000 per year

  • Forty (40) four-hour blocks in the burn building/tower.
  • Unlimited use of specified props excluding burn tower.
  • Limited access to collapse pile (must use 4 hour block for this)
  • Limited access to lightweight collapse simulator (must use 4 hour block for this)

Tower 2 - $11,000 per year

  • Twenty (20) four-hour blocks in the burn building/tower.
  • Unlimited use of specified props excluding burn tower.
  • Limited access to collapse pile (must use 4 hour block for this)
  • Limited access to lightweight collapse simulator (must use 4 hour block for this)

Tower 1 - $6,000 per year

  • Ten (10) four-hour blocks in the burn building/tower.
  • Unlimited use of specified props excluding burn tower.
  • Limited access to collapse pile (must use 4 hour block for this)
  • Limited access to lightweight collapse simulator (must use 4 hour block for this)

Specified Props:

  • SCBA Cans
  • Roof Prop (must pay for consumables)
  • Extrication Pad (must pay for consumables and
    vehicles not supplied)
  • Railway Car
  • Can City

Member Privileges

All associate members of the SKCTA will receive the following benefits at no additional charge:

  • One (1) Safety Coordinator/Stoker for each 4-hour block of live fire training
  • One (1) Safety Coordinator for each 4-hour block of Technical Rescue training.
  • Limited access to air cascade system
  • Limited access to the following props:
    • Lightweight Collapse Pile
    • Concrete Collapse Pile
    • Lightweight Collapse Simulator
  • Unlimited access to the following props:
    • SCBA Cans
    • Extrication Pad (must pay for consumables and vehicles not supplied)
    • Roof Simulator (must pay for consumables)
    • Can City
    • Commuter and low pressure Rail Cars

Other

  • Class Discounts on all SKCTA classes for all department members.
  • All prop use will be limited per Department/SKCTA agreement.
  • Departments must pay for any consumables used: i.e. Lumber, Nails, Straw, Fuses, Pallets, and liquid smoke if it is provided by SKCTA.
  • It is recommended that each department secure their own cars for extrication, unless otherwise arranged with SKCTA. However, SKCTA will provide a car-fire simulator when available. (Please check ahead on availability.)
  • All “No Shows” will be charged the time set aside.  Cancellations must be received no less than 24 hours prior to usage.
  • If there is inclement weather it will be up to the Tower Coordinator if class will be cancelled.  (Unsafe conditions are those such as lightning, heavy winds, heavy snow or freezing conditions)