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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series Hosting Agreement in the amount of $25,000 between the First Responder Institute, Seminole State College of Florida, and Seminole County to host the All American Challenge & Training Camp event at Seminole State College on April 1- April 4, 2026. Countywide (Gui Cunha, Economic Development & Tourism Director)
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Office of Economic Development and Tourism - Tourism
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Authorized By:
Gui Cunha, Economic Development and Tourism Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Gui Cunha/407-665-2901
Background:
Seminole County will have the opportunity to host the first ever All- American Challenge & Training Camp event hosted by the First Responder Institute, Inc. (First Responder Institute). This inaugural event is expected to bring 200-300 fire fighter athletes from all over the world to Seminole County who will train and compete in a variety of different events as part of the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series. The Firefighter Challenge Championship Series (FCCS) is a sporting event that offers firefighters in the Firefighter Challenge League a competition platform that includes modified versions of training evolutions used in the fire service to see who can earn the fastest run times in various types of competition categories. The First Responder Institute hosts FCCS events all over the world, and this will be the first time a FCCS event will be hosted here in Seminole County.
The All-American Challenge & Training Camp event will take place on campus at Seminole State College’s Lake Mary Campus on April 1 - 4, 2026, and will feature some of the top firefighter athletes from the US as well as some athletes traveling in internationally from New Zealand, Canada, and other countries. Seminole County will serve as the co-host and Seminole State College will serve as the host and will collaboratively work together to host this event as outlined in the Firefighter Challenge Championship Hosting Agreement. The $25,000 co-hosting fee will be paid by Seminole County Tourism to the First Responder Institute to host the event. Seminole State College will provide the venue as well as other event-related requirements as outlined within the hosting agreement.
This event is a collaborative effort between Seminole County and Seminole State College and provides an opportunity to showcase Seminole County Fire Department and Seminole State College’s Fire Academy as we bring in some of the top firefighters from all over the world to participate in this event. Seminole State College will be providing the majority of the volunteers required for this event and will also provide other in-kind services as the host venue for this event.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series Hosting Agreement in the amount of $25,000 between the First Responder Institute, Seminole State College of Florida, and Seminole County to host the All American Challenge & Training Camp event at Seminole State College on April 1- April 4, 2026.