The City of Cape Coral will build an $11.6 million fire training facility for firefighters on 6.2 acres near the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility on Southwest 32nd Street. Fort Myers-based Wright Construction Group is building the facility, which will include a five-story training tower, a two-story residential structure and training classrooms. Firefighters will be able to train in various scenarios, with controlled flames, smoke and natural gas, while working in various heat-controlled spaces. The spaces will include furnishing firefighters may encounter during an event, such as motel, hotel, retail, office and residential configurations. All materials used at the facility are safe and nontoxic. The fire is created using designed propane fire props, a clean burning gas similar to what is used in home grills. Smoke is created using a smoke simulator, which is nontoxic and dissipates quickly and is also used recreationally in theater performances and concerts. Because of the different types of heat, smoke and gas-filled environments that will exist, the proper exhaust systems, wall thicknesses and other critical structural and safety features will be built to strict safety standards.