The Regional Public Safety Training Center (RPSTC) opened in January, 2002. The Center is located on 120 acres just north of Reno and features such state-of-the-art training facilities as modern classrooms, shooting range, burn tower, rescue props, hazardous material props, an emergency vehicle operations course and more.

All of the facilities are available for training, workshops, and seminars. Organizations may rent any of the facilities on an as available basis.

Call the Center for information on availability and rental fees.

At the center of our facility is our primary training building. It's approximately 37,000 sq. ft. and includes 17 classrooms of different configurations. The facility also has locker rooms, showers, and a weaponless defense room with a special spring floor.

In addition the building has office space for the facility administration and each of the partnering agencies.

Washoe County Joint Partnership

The Center is owned and managed by Washoe County in partnership with six local Public Safety Agencies and the Community College. Partnering agencies include Reno Police and Fire Departments, Sparks Police and Fire Departments, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Sierra Fire Protection, and Truckee Meadows Community College.