TITLE 655 BOARD OF FIREFIGHTING PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUCATION
Emergency Rule
LSA Document #17-281(E)
DIGEST
Temporarily amends
655 IAC 1-2.1 concerning Training for Voluntary Certification Program, to include the most current edition of the following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards: 472, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1021, 1031, 1033, 1035, 1041, 1521, and 1670. Statutory authority:
IC 36-8-10.5-7(f). Effective August 14, 2017.
(b) The minimum training standards for Firefighter I certification shall be as set out in Chapter 5 of that certain document titled NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(b) The minimum training standards for Firefighter II certification shall be as set out in Chapter 6 of that certain document titled NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall be certified as a Firefighter I or Second Class Firefighter.
(b) The minimum training standards for Firefighter I/II certification shall be as set out in Chapters 5 and 6 of that certain document titled NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(b) The minimum training standards for Driver/Operator-Pumper certification shall be as set out in Chapters 4 and 5 of that certain document titled NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall:
(1) have been certified as at least a Firefighter I or First Class Firefighter; and
(2) hold a valid driver's license.
(b) The minimum training standards for Driver/Operator-Aerial certification shall be as set out in Chapters 4 and 6 of that certain document titled NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall:
(1) have been certified as at least a Firefighter I or First Class Firefighter; and
(2) hold a valid driver's license.
(b) The minimum training standards for Driver/Operator-Mobile Water Supply certification shall be as set out in Chapters 4 and 10 of that certain document titled NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall:
(1) have been certified as at least a Firefighter I or First Class Firefighter; and
(2) hold a valid driver's license.
(b) The minimum training standards for Airport Firefighter-Aircraft Crash and Rescue certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 of that certain document titled NFPA 1003, Standard for Airport Fire Fighters Professional Qualifications, 2015 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as at least a Firefighter II or First Class Firefighter for a period of at least one (1) year prior to the date of application.
(b) The minimum training standards for Fire Officer-Strategy and Tactics certification shall be as set out in Sections 4.6, 4.6.1, and 4.6.2 of that certain document titled NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2014 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as at least a Mandatory Firefighter for a period of at least one (1) year prior to the date of application.
(b) The minimum training standards for Fire Officer I certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 of that certain document titled NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2014 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as:
(1) at least a Firefighter II or First Class Firefighter for a period of at least one (1) year prior to the date of application;
(2) a Fire Officer-Strategy and Tactics; and
(3) an Instructor I.
(b) The minimum training standards for Fire Officer II certification shall be as set out in Chapter 5 of that certain document titled NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2014 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall be certified as a Fire Officer I.
(b) The minimum training standards for Fire Officer III certification shall be as set out in Chapter 6 of that certain document titled NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2014 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall be certified as a Fire Officer II.
(b) The minimum training standards for Fire Officer IV certification shall be as set out in Chapter 7 of that certain document titled NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2014 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall be certified as a Fire Officer III.
(b) The minimum training standards for Fire Inspector I certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 of that certain document titled NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, 2014 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(b) The minimum training standards for Fire Inspector II certification shall be as set out in Chapter 5 of that certain document titled NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, 2014 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall be certified as a Fire Inspector I.
(b) The minimum training standards for Fire Inspector I/II certification shall be as set out in Chapters 4 and 5 of that certain document titled NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, 2014 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(b) The minimum training standards for Fire Investigator I certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 of that certain document titled NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, 2014 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(b) The minimum training standards for Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 of that certain document titled NFPA 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist, and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications, 2015 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(b) The minimum training standards for Public Fire and Life Safety Educator II certification shall be as set out in Chapter 5 of that certain document titled NFPA 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist, and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications, 2015 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall be certified as a Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I.
(b) The minimum training standards for Public Fire and Life Safety Educator III certification shall be as set out in Chapter 6 of that certain document titled NFPA 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist, and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications, 2015 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall be certified as a Public Fire and Life Safety Educator II.
(b) The minimum training standards for Instructor I certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 of that certain document titled NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2012 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as at least a Firefighter II or First Class Firefighter for a period of at least one (1) year prior to the date of application.
(d) To maintain certification, the candidate shall accrue a minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing education, consisting of at least:
(1) twelve (12) hours of teaching classes in public safety and emergency response;
(2) four (4) hours of evaluating practical skills; and
(3) four (4) hours of attendance at classes in training in adult education;
that shall be reported on a form approved by the training division every two (2) years. The report shall be received by the board not later than thirty (30) days after the expiration of the two (2) year period that commenced on the date of initial certification or the applicable two (2) year anniversary of the date.
(e) The training in adult education referred to in subsection (d) shall be acquired through classes that teach instructors techniques on teaching adult students:
(1) basic coaching and motivational techniques used in an instructional situation;
(2) adaptation of lesson plans or materials to specific instructional situations;
(3) learning styles of students and how instructor could adapt teaching styles;
(4) types of learning disabilities and methods for dealing with them;
(5) methods of dealing with disruptive and unsafe behavior;
(6) communication skills necessary to be an effective instructor;
(7) how to provide evaluation feedback to students, given evaluation data, so that the feedback is timely, specific enough for the student to make efforts to modify behavior, objective, clear, and relevant and includes suggestions based on the data;
(8) use and limitations of teaching methods and techniques;
(9) how to supervise other instructors and students during training, given a training scenario with increased hazard exposure, so that applicable safety standards and practices are followed and instructional goals are met;
(10) development of student evaluation instruments to support instruction and the evaluation of test results; or
(11) conducting a needs assessment for an organization, an individual, or a set of students.
(f) Continuing education obtained in compliance with the requirements of subsection (d) may be used to comply with the continuing education requirements of SECTION 21(d) of this document.
(b) The minimum training standards for Instructor II/III certification shall be as set out in Chapters 5 and 6 of that certain document titled NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2012 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall:
(1) either be certified as:
(A) an Instructor I; or
(B) a First Class Instructor; and
(2) have taught, documented, and reported to the board thirty (30) hours of instruction.
(d) To maintain certification, the candidate shall accrue a minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing education, consisting of at least:
(1) twelve (12) hours of teaching classes in public safety and emergency response;
(2) four (4) hours of evaluating practical skills; and
(3) four (4) hours of attendance at classes in training in adult education;
that shall be reported on a form approved by the training division every two (2) years. The report shall be received by the board not later than thirty (30) days after the expiration of the two (2) year period that commenced on the date of initial certification or the applicable two (2) year anniversary of the date.
(e) The training in adult education referred in subsection (d) shall be acquired through classes that teach instructors techniques on teaching adult students:
(1) basic coaching and motivational techniques used in an instructional situation;
(2) adaptation of lesson plans or materials to specific instructional situations;
(3) learning styles of students and how instructor could adapt teaching styles;
(4) types of learning disabilities and methods for dealing with them;
(5) methods of dealing with disruptive and unsafe behavior;
(6) communication skills necessary to be an effective instructor;
(7) how to provide evaluation feedback to students, given evaluation data, so that the feedback is timely, specific enough for the student to make efforts to modify behavior, objective, clear, and relevant and includes suggestions based on the data;
(8) use and limitations of teaching methods and techniques;
(9) how to supervise other instructors and students during training, given a training scenario with increased hazard exposure, so that applicable safety standards and practices are followed, and instructional goals are met;
(10) development of student evaluation instruments to support instruction and the evaluation of test results; or
(11) conducting a needs assessment for an organization, an individual, or a set of students.
(f) Continuing education obtained in compliance with the requirements of subsection (d) may be used to comply with the continuing education requirements of SECTION 20(d) of this document.
(b) The minimum training standards for Safety Officer certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 and 5 of that certain document titled NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2015 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall be certified as a Fire Officer I.
(b) The minimum training standards for Hazardous Materials First Responder-Awareness certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 of that certain document titled NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(b) The minimum training standards for Hazardous Materials First Responder-Operations certification shall be as set out in Chapter 5 and Sections 6.2 and 6.6 of that certain document titled NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as a Hazardous Materials First Responder-Awareness.
(b) The minimum training standards for Hazardous Materials-Technician certification shall be as set out in Chapter 7 that certain document titled NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as a Hazardous Materials First Responder-Operations or Hazardous Materials First Responder-Awareness/Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Hazardous Materials First Responder- Awareness/Operations certification shall be as set out in Chapters 4 and 5 and Sections 6.2 and 6.6 of that certain document titled NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION.
(b) The minimum training standards for Technical Rescuer-Awareness certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Sections 5.2, 6.2, 7.2, 8.2, 10.2, 11.2, 12.2, 13.2, 14.2, 15.2, and 16.2 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapter 4 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as a Hazardous Materials First Responder-Awareness or Hazardous Materials First Responder-Awareness/Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Rope Rescuer-Operations certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2 and 5.3 of that certain document titled NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(1) not adopted;
(2) not enforceable; and
(3) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as:
(1) an Indiana First Responder or any other certification issued by the Emergency Medical Services Commission under 836 IAC; and
(2) a Technical Rescuer-Awareness.
(b) The minimum training standards for Rope Rescuer-Technician certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4 of that certain document titled NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(1) not adopted;
(2) not enforceable; and
(3) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as a Rope Rescuer-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Rope Rescuer-Operations/Technician certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4 of that certain document titled NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(1) not adopted;
(2) not enforceable; and
(3) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as:
(1) an Indiana First Responder or any other certification issued by the Emergency Medical Services Commission under 836 IAC; and
(2) a Technical Rescuer-Awareness.
(b) The minimum training standards for Vehicle and Machinery Rescuer-Operations certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 8.2, 8.3, 12.2, and 12.3 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapter 5 and Sections 6.2 and 6.6 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as:
(1) a Hazardous Materials First Responder-Operations or Hazardous Materials First Responder-Awareness/Operations;
(2) an Indiana First Responder or any other certification issued by the Emergency Medical Services Commission under 836 IAC; and
(3) a Technical Rescuer-Awareness.
(b) The minimum training standards for Vehicle and Machinery Rescuer-Technician certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapter 5 and Sections 6.2 and 6.6 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as a Vehicle and Machinery Rescuer-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Vehicle and Machinery Rescuer-Operations/Technician certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapter 5 and Sections 6.2 and 6.6 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as:
(1) an Indiana First Responder or any other certification issued by the Emergency Medical Services Commission under 836 IAC; and
(2) a Technical Rescuer-Awareness; and
(3) Hazardous Materials First Responder-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Confined Space Rescuer-Operations certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 7.2, and 7.3 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapter 4 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as a Rope Rescuer-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Confined Space Rescuer-Technician certification shall be as set out in those certain documents, being titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapter 4 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as a Confined Space Rescuer-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Confined Space Rescuer-Operations/Technician certification shall be as set out in those certain documents, being titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapter 4 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as a Rope Rescuer-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Structural Collapse Rescuer-Operations certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 6.2, 6.3, 7.2, 7.3, 8.2, 8.3, 11.2, 11.3, 12.2, 12.3, and 16.2 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, NFPA 1561, and referenced U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency regulations are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapters 4 and 5 and Sections 6.2 and 6.6 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as a Trench Rescuer-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Structural Collapse Rescuer-Technician certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 9.2, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapters 4 and 5 and Sections 6.2 and 6.6 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as:
(1) a Trench Rescuer-Technician; and
(2) a Structural Collapse Rescuer-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Structural Collapse Rescuer-Operations/Technician certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, and 16.2 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapters 4 and 5 and Sections 6.2 and 6.6 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as:
(1) a Trench Rescuer-Operations; and
(2) a Trench Rescuer-Technician.
(b) The minimum training standards for Trench Rescuer-Operations certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 7.2, 7.3, 8.2, 8.3, 11.2, 11.3, 12.2, and 12.3 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapter 4 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as:
(1) a Confined Space Rescuer-Operations; and
(2) a Vehicle and Machinery Rescuer-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Trench Rescuer-Technician certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapter 4 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as:
(1) a Confined Space Rescuer-Technician;
(2) a Vehicle and Machinery Rescuer-Technician; and
(3) a Trench Rescuer-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Trench Rescuer-Operations/Technician certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapter 4 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as:
(1) a Confined Space Rescuer-Technician; and
(2) a Vehicle and Machinery Rescuer-Technician.
(b) The minimum training standards for Swift Water Rescuer-Operations certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 8.2, 8.3, 16.2, 16.3, and 17.2 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapter 4 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as a Rope Rescuer-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Swift Water Rescuer-Technician certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 16.2, 16.3, 17.2, 17.3, and 17.4 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapter 4 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as:
(1) a Rope Rescuer-Technician; and
(2) a Swift Water Rescuer-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Swift Water Rescuer-Operations/Technician certification shall be as set out in those certain documents titled as follows:
(1) Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 16.2, 16.3, 17.2, 17.3, and 17.4 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(2) Chapter 4 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition, published by that National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(A) not adopted;
(B) not enforceable; and
(C) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as a Rope Rescuer-Technician.
(b) The minimum training standards for Wilderness Rescuer-Operations certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 10.2, and 10.3 of that certain document titled NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(1) not adopted;
(2) not enforceable; and
(3) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as a Rope Rescuer-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Wilderness Rescuer-Technician certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 15.2, and 16.2 of that certain document titled NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(1) not adopted;
(2) not enforceable; and
(3) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as:
(1) a Rope Rescuer-Technician; and
(2) a Wilderness Rescuer-Operations.
(b) The minimum training standards for Wilderness Rescuer-Operations/Technician certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 and Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 15.2, and 16.2 of that certain document titled NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, which is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this SECTION as if fully set out in this SECTION. NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561 are:
(1) not adopted;
(2) not enforceable; and
(3) referenced for information purposes only.
(c) The candidate shall have been certified as a Rope Rescuer-Technician.
Filed with Publisher: August 14, 2017, 1:43 p.m.
Documents Incorporated by Reference: NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition; NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition; NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition; NFPA 1003 Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2015 Edition; NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2014 Edition; NFPA 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, 2014 Edition; NFPA 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, 2014 Edition; NFPA 1035 Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist, and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications, 2015 Edition; NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2012 Edition; NFPA 1521 Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2015 Edition; NFPA 1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition
Posted: 08/16/2017 by Legislative Services Agency
DIN: 20170816-IR-655170281ERA
Composed: May 03,2024 1:30:52AM EDT
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