DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of State Fire Marshal
RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
69A-37.039Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification
69A-37.065Programs of Study and Vocational Courses
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 45 No. 141, July 22, 2019 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
The following changes to Rule 69A-37.039 incorporate changes that became effective on January 11, 2021. Those changes are the addition of paragraphs (2)(ddd), (eee), and (fff) for the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Driver Task Book, the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Officer Portfolio Workbook, and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Firefighter Task Book. Those changes were published in the Vol. 46, No. 188, September 25, 2020, issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
The following changes to Rule 69A-37.039 also incorporate changes that became effective on February 8, 2021. Those changes were the addition of paragraph (2)(ggg) for the Application for Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program and revisions to paragraphs (2)(a), (f), (i), and (j), for the Application for Firefighter Certification Examination, the Verification of Training Hours/Firefighter I and II, the Application for Practical Examination for Retention of Firefighter Certification, and the Preliminary Equivalency Application Firefighter Minimum Curriculum Requirements. Those changes were published in the Vol. 46, No. 244, December 17, 2020, issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
69A-37.039 Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification.
(1) No change.
(2) The following forms are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference in this rule:
(a) through (ggg) No change.
(hhh)(ddd) Form DFS-K4-2204, “Firesafety Inspector II Task Book,” eff. 02/21, 02/18 <insert DOS website address>.
(iii)(eee) Form DFS-K4-2205, “Application for Firesafety Inspector III Certification,” eff. 02/21, 01/18 <insert DOS website address>.
Rulemaking Authority 633.104, 633.128(1), 633.135(3), 633.216(9), 633.406(2), 633.408, 633.418(1), 633.508(2) FS. Law Implemented 633.112(1), 633.128, 633.135, 633.138, 633.216, 633.406, 633.408, 633.412, 633.415, 633.418, 633.508(2) FS. History–New 9-7-81, Formerly 4A-37.20, 4A-37.39, Amended 11-26-85, 1-3-90, 6-30-91, 3-20-95, 9-13-98, 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.039, Amended 3-19-09, 8-27-12, 8-20-13, 11-18-13, 2-15-15 (f), 2-15-15 (ee)-(ii), 7-13-16, 3-7-17, 5-18-17, 2-19-18, 1-1-19, 1-11-21, 2-8-21, __________.
The effective date of Form DFS-K4-2204 and Form DFS-K4-2205 have been changed to 02/21. Form DFS-K4-2205 has also been amended to add language allowing the $30 application to be paid online.
The following changes to Rule 69A-37.065 incorporate changes that were published in the Vol. 46, No. 188, September 25, 2020 issue of the FAR to add the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Program in subsection (11). Those changes took effect on February 24, 2021.
69A-37.065 Programs of Study and Vocational Courses
The following programs of study are developed and revised by the Florida State Fire College, pursuant to sections 633.128, 633.406, 633.408, 633.418, and 633.508, F.S.:
(1) No change.
(2) Fire Officer Program. This is an advanced training and certification program designed for firefighters having supervisory and management responsibilities. This program is based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. This program is intended to prepare students for service as fire department company and chief officers at four progressive levels of competency. The applicant may provide proof of equivalent education and training approved by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (“Bureau”) and meeting the criteria outlined under this subsection (2).
(a) Fire Officer I Certification. The Bureau will Division shall issue a Fire Officer I Certificate of Competency to a firefighter who meets the program requirements of paragraph (2)(a), and the qualifications for Fire Officer I set forth by the Bureau Division in Form DFS-K4-2106, “Fire Officer I Task Book,” which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
1. through 2. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this paragraph (2)(a), must be qualified by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training within the Division. Qualified instructors are:
a. No change.
b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration National Fire Academy; or
b.c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or
c.d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the Bureau Division as outlined in subsection 69A-37.059(4), F.A.C.; or
d.e. Instructors who hold an active Fire Officer I, II, III, or IV Certification issued by the Bureau Division after November 18, 2013, and an active Instructor I, II, or III Certification issued by the Bureau; or Division.
e.f. Instructors who hold an active Firesafety Inspector I, Firesafety Inspector II, or III Certification, or Fire Code Administrator Certification issued by the Bureau Division and an active Instructor I, II, or III Certification issued by the Bureau Division may teach the course “Building Construction for the Fire Service.”
4. No change.
(b) Fire Officer II Certification. The Bureau will Division shall issue a Fire Officer II Certificate of Competency to a firefighter who meets the program requirements of paragraph (2)(b), and the qualifications for Fire Officer II set forth by the Bureau Division in Form DFS-K4-2107, “Fire Officer II Task Book,” which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
1. through 2. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under paragraph (2)(b), must be qualified by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training within the Division. Qualified instructors are:
a. No change.
b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration National Fire Academy; or
c. through d. redesignated b. through c. No change.
d.e. Instructors who hold an active Fire Officer II, III, or IV Certification issued by the Bureau Division after November 18, 2013, and an active Instructor II or III Certification issued by the Bureau; or Division.
e.f. Instructors who hold an active Firesafety Inspector I, Firesafety Inspector II, or III Certification, or Fire Code Administrator Certification issued by the Bureau Division and an active Instructor II or III Certification issued by the Bureau Division may teach the courses “Fire Prevention Practices” and “Private Fire Protection Systems I.”
4. No change.
(c) Fire Officer III Certification. The Bureau will Division shall issue a Fire Officer III Certificate of Competency to a firefigher who meets the program requirements of paragraph (2)(c), and the qualifications for Fire Officer III set forth by the Bureau Division in Form DFS-K4-2108, “Fire Officer III Portfolio Workbook,” which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
1. through 2. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this paragraph (2)(c), must be qualified by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training within the Division. Qualified instructors are:
a. No change.
b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United State Fire Administration National Fire Academy; or
b. c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or
c. d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the Bureau Division as outlined in subsection 69A-37.059(4), F.A.C.; or
d. e. Instructors who hold an active Fire Officer III or IV Certification issued by the Bureau Division after November 18, 2013, and an active Instructor II or III Certification issued by the Bureau; or Division.
e. f. Instructors who hold an active Fire Code Administrator Certification issued by the Bureau Division and an active Instructor II or III Certification issued by the Bureau Division may teach the courses “Analytical Approaches to in Public Fire Protection, .” “Chief Officer,” or “Ethical and Legal Issues for the Fire Service.”
4. No change.
(d) Fire Officer IV Certification. The Bureau will Division shall issue a Fire Officer IV Certificate of Competency to a firefighter who meets the program requirements of paragraph (2)(d), and the qualifications for Fire Officer IV set forth by the Bureau Division in Form DFS-K4-2109, “Fire Officer IV Portfolio Workbook,” which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
1. through 2. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this paragraph (2)(d), must be qualified by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training within the Division. Qualified instructors are:
a. No change.
b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United State Fire Administration National Fire Academy; or
b. c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or
c. d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the Bureau Division as outlined in subsection 69A-37.059(4), F.A.C.; or
d. e. Instructors who hold an active Fire Officer IV Certification issued by the Bureau Division after November 18, 2013, and an active Instructor III Certification issued by the Bureau; or Division.
e. f. Instructors who hold an active Fire Code Administrator Certification issued by the Bureau Division and an active Instructor III Certification issued by the Bureau Division may teach the courses “Community Risk Reduction,” and “Personnel Management for the Fire and Emergency Services.”
4. No change.
(e) No change.
(3) Firesafety Inspector Program. This program is intended to prepare students for service as municipal fire inspectors or equivalent positions and consists of Firesafety Inspector I and Firesafety Inspector II.
(a) Firesafety Inspector I.
1. Length of Program. This program consists of no fewer than five courses, vocational or academic, of not less than 200 clock-hours.
2. Content of Program. The program includes coursework in fire prevention practices, fire protection systems, fire codes and standards, building construction, and review of building plans.
3. Instructor Qualifications.
a. An Instructor I must hold certification as a Firesafety Inspector I.
b. Instructor II or III may teach provided he or she has successfully completed the course.
4. Requirements for certification:
a. Successful completion of all required course work.
b. Passing a state examination with a score of 70% or higher.
c. Submission of the required application (Form DFS-K4-1023), which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., with all supporting documentation and fees, to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
(b) Firesafety Inspector II.
1. Length of Program. This program consists of no fewer than four courses, vocational or academic, of not less than 160 hours or the equivalent of interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
2. Content of Program. The program includes coursework in fire chemistry, fire protection systems, origin and cause, and public education or public information.
3. Instructor Qualifications.
a. An Instructor I must hold a certificate of competency as a Fire Safety Inspector II.
b. Instructor II or III may teach provided he or she has successfully completed the course.
4. Requirements for certificate of competency:
a. Successful completion of all required course work.
b. Certification as a Fire Safety Inspector I.
c. Submission of the required application (Form DFS-K4-1446), which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., with all supporting documentation and fees, to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
(4) through (6) renumbered as (3) through (5) No change.
(6)(7) Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR) Program. This is a voluntary advanced training program designed for firefighters having search and rescue responsibilities. This program is based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents. This program is intended to prepare individuals for service as search and rescue responders in the five disciplines of FLUSAR. The applicant may provide proof of equivalent education and training approved by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (Bureau) and meet the criteria outlined under this subsection.
(a) FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations. The Bureau will shall record completion of training in the Bureau’s Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (6)(a), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations set forth by the Bureau herein.
1. Program Requirements. The individual must complete the courses required under this paragraph (6)(a) section, or courses determined by the Bureau to be equivalent. This program shall consist of a course in FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations (40 Hours) or that of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau.
2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course must shall be delivered by the Bureau, an education or training provider, a fire service provider, or a regionally or nationally accredited college or university as outlined in subsections 69A-37.084(5) and (6), F.A.C. These providers must shall deliver this course using the Syllabus for syllabus, FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations (Rev. 07/19 Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07235, which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be, found at this link: <insert new DOS website address>; or on the Bureau’s website: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/FLUSAR.htm /documents/VehicleandMachineryRescueOperationsLevelISyllabus.pdf. This provider shall have access to use all equipment, FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations and Technician Equipment List (Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07236, hereby incorporated by reference, listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARVehicleMachineryRescueOperationsandTechnicianEquipmentList.pdf, to deliver this course.
a. Requests for class offering approval must shall be electronically submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request, Form DFS-K4-2167, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_offering_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
b. The provider must shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.
c. The provider must shall record a final grade for each student within 10 days after course completion.
d. Students must complete the course with a grade of 70% or higher in order to meet the course requirement under this paragraph (6)(a) section.
e. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this paragraph (6)(a) section must be qualified and approved by the Bureau. All instructors must shall electronically submit an Instructor Approval Request, Form DFS-K4-2168, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_instructor_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., and be approved by the Bureau prior to the first day of the course. Qualified instructors are:
a. through c. No change.
d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the Bureau Division as outlined in subsection 69A-37.059(4), F.A.C.; or
e. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(a), which is recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Adjunct Instructors and are approved to teach courses under the supervision of a Lead Instructor; or
f. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(a), and has previously taught this course as an Adjunct Instructor which was recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Lead Instructors.
4. FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations Certificate of Completion. The Bureau will shall record the completion of FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations training in the Bureau database when the individual has:
a. through b. No change.
(b) FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician. The Bureau will shall record completion of training in the Bureau’s Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (6)(b), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician set forth by the Bureau herein.
1. Program Requirements. The individual must complete the courses required under this paragraph (6)(b) section, or courses determined by the Bureau to be equivalent. This program shall consist of not less than 80 hours of training and shall consist of the following courses or that of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau.
a. through b. No change.
2. Approved Courses. The courses must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. The courses must shall be delivered by the Bureau, an education or training provider, a fire service provider, or a regionally or nationally accredited college or university as outlined in subsections 69A-37.084(5) and (6), F.A.C. These providers must shall deliver these courses using the Syllabus for syllabus, FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician Level II (Rev. 11/19 Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07237, which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be , found at this link: <insert new DOS website address>; or on the Bureau’s website: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/FLUSAR.htm /documents/VehicleandMachineryRescueTechnicianLevelIISyllabus.pdf. Providers shall have access to use all equipment, FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations and Technician Equipment List (Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07238, hereby incorporated by reference, listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARVehicleMachineryRescueOperationsandTechnicianEquipmentList.pdf, to deliver these courses, to deliver these courses.
a. Requests for class offering approval must shall be electronically submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request, Form DFS-K4-2167, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_offering_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
b. The provider must shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.
c. The provider must shall record a final grade for each student within 10 days after course completion.
d. Students must complete the course with a grade of 70% or higher in order to meet the course requirement under this paragraph (6)(b) section.
e. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this paragraph (6)(b) section must be qualified and approved by the Bureau. All instructors must shall electronically submit an Instructor Approval Request, Form DFS-K4-2168, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_instructor_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., and be approved by the Bureau prior to the first day of the course. Qualified instructors are:
a. through c. No change.
d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the Bureau Division as outlined in subsection 69A-37.059(4), F.A.C.; or
e. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(b), which are recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Adjunct Instructors and are approved to teach courses under the supervision of a Lead Instructor; or
f. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(b), and has previously taught this course as an Adjunct Instructor which was recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Lead Instructors.
4. FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician Certificate of Completion. The Bureau will shall record the completion of FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician training in the Bureau database when the individual has:
a. No change.
b. Submitted the required Form DFS-K4-2157, “Vehicle Machinery Rescue Technician Task Book,” which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
(c) FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations. The Bureau will shall record completion of training in the Bureau’s Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (6)(c), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations set forth by the Bureau herein.
1. Program Requirements. The individual must complete the courses required under this paragraph (6)(c) section, or a course determined by the Bureau to be equivalent. This program shall consist of a course in FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations (40 Hours) or that of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau.
2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course must shall be delivered by the Bureau, an education or training provider, a fire service provider, or a regionally or nationally accredited college or university as outlined in subsections 69A-37.084(5) and (6), F.A.C. These providers must shall deliver this course using the Syllabus for syllabus, FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations (Rev. 11/19 Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07239, which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be, found at this link: <insert new DOS website address>; or on the Bureau’s website: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/FLUSAR.htm /documents/RopeOpsSyllabus.pdf. This provider shall have access to use all equipment, FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations and Technician Equipment List (Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07240, hereby incorporated by reference, listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARRopeRescueOperationsandTechnicianEquipmentList.pdf, to deliver this course.
a. Requests for class offering approval must shall be electronically submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request, Form DFS-K4-2167, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_offering_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
b. The provider must shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.
c. The provider must shall record a final grade for each student within 10 days after course completion.
d. Students must complete the course with a grade of 70% or higher in order to meet the course requirement under this paragraph (6)(c) section.
e. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this paragraph (6)(c) section must be qualified by the Bureau. All instructors must shall electronically submit an Instructor Approval Request, Form DFS-K4-2168, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_instructor_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., and be approved by the Bureau prior to the first day of the course. Qualified instructors are:
a. through c. No change.
d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the Bureau Division as outlined in subsection 69A-37.059(4), F.A.C.; or
e. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(c), which are recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Adjunct Instructors and are approved to teach courses under the supervision of a Lead Instructor; or
f. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(c), and has previously taught this course as an Adjunct Instructor which was recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Lead Instructors.
4. FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations Certificate of Completion. The Bureau will shall record the completion of FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations training in the Bureau database when the individual has:
a. No change.
b. Submitted the required Form DFS-K4-2150, “Rope Rescue Operations Task Book,” which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
(d) FLUSAR Rope Rescue Technician. The Bureau will shall record completion of training in the Bureau’s Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (6)(d), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Rope Rescue Technician set forth by the Bureau herein.
1. Program Requirements. The individual must complete the courses required under this paragraph (6)(d) section, or a course determined by the Bureau to be equivalent. This program shall consist of not less than 80 hours of training and shall consist of the following courses or that of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau.
a. through b. No change.
2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course must shall be delivered by the Bureau, an education or training provider, a fire service provider, or a regionally or nationally accredited college or university as outlined in subsections 69A-37.084(5) and (6), F.A.C. These providers must shall deliver this course using the Syllabus for syllabus, FLUSAR Rope Rescue Technician (Rev. 11/19 Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07241, which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be, found at this link: <insert new DOS website address>; or on the Bureau’s website: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/FLUSAR.htm /documents/RopeTechSyllabus.pdf. This provider shall have access to use all equipment, FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations and Technician Equipment List (Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07242, hereby incorporated by reference, listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARRopeRescueOperationsandTechnicianEquipmentList.pdf, to deliver these courses.
a. Requests for class offering approval must shall be electronically submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request, Form DFS-K4-2167, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_offering_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
b. The provider must shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.
c. The provider must shall record a final grade for each student within 10 days after course completion.
d. Students must complete the course with a grade of 70% or higher in order to meet the course requirement under this paragraph (6)(d) section.
e. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this paragraph (6)(d) section must be qualified by the Bureau. All instructors must shall electronically submit an Instructor Approval Request, Form DFS-K4-2168, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_instructor_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., and be approved by the Bureau prior to the first day of the course. Qualified instructors are:
a. through c. No change.
d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the Bureau Division as outlined in subsection 69A-37.059(4), F.A.C.; or
e. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C, who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(d), which is recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Adjunct Instructors and are approved to teach courses under the supervision of a Lead Instructor; or
f. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C, who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(d), and has previously taught this course as an Adjunct Instructor which was recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Lead Instructors.
4. FLUSAR Rope Rescue Technician Certificate of Completion. The Bureau will shall record the completion of FLUSAR Rope Rescue Technician training in the Bureau database when the individual has:
a. No change.
b. Submitted the required Form DFS-K4-2151, “Rope Rescue Technician Task Book,” which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
(e) FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Operations. The Bureau will shall record completion of training in the Bureau’s Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (6)(e), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Operations set forth by the Bureau herein.
1. Program Requirements. The individual must complete the courses required under this paragraph (6)(e) section, or a course determined by the Bureau to be equivalent. This program shall consist of not less than 64 hours of training and shall consist of the following courses or that of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau.
a. through b. No change.
2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course must shall be delivered by the Bureau, an education or training provider, a fire service provider, or a regionally or nationally accredited college or university as outlined in subsections 69A-37.084(5) and (6), F.A.C. These providers must shall deliver this course using the Syllabus for syllabus, FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Operations (Rev. 11/19 Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07243, which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be, found at this link: <insert new DOS website address>; or on the Bureau’s website: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/FLUSAR.htm /documents/ConfinedSpaceRescueOpsSyllabus.pdf. This provider shall have access to use all equipment, FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Operations and Technician Equipment List (Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07245, hereby incorporated by reference, listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARConfinedSpaceOperationsandTechnicianEquipmentList.pdf, to deliver these courses.
a. Requests for class offering approval must shall be electronically submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request, Form DFS-K4-2167, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_offering_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
b. The provider must shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.
c. The provider must shall record a final grade for each student within 10 days after course completion.
d. Students must complete the course with a grade of 70% or higher in order to meet the course requirement under this paragraph (6)(e) section.
e. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this paragraph (6)(e) section must be qualified by the Bureau. All instructors must shall electronically submit an Instructor Approval Request, Form DFS-K4-2168, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_instructor_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., and be approved by the Bureau prior to the first day of the course. Qualified instructors are:
a. through c. No change.
d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the Bureau Division as outlined in subsection 69A-37.059(4), F.A.C.; or
e. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(e), which is recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Adjunct Instructors and are approved to teach courses under the supervision of a Lead Instructor; or
f. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(e), and has previously taught this course as an Adjunct Instructor which was recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Lead Instructors.
4. FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Operations Certificate of Completion. The Bureau will shall record the completion of FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Operations training in the Bureau database when the individual has:
a. No change.
b. Submitted the required Form DFS-K4-2148, “Confined Space Rescue Operations Task Book,” which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
(f) FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Technician. The Bureau will shall record completion of training in the Bureau’s Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (6)(f), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Technician set forth by the Bureau herein.
1. Program Requirements. The individual must complete the courses required under this paragraph (6)(f) section, or a course determined by the Bureau to be equivalent. This program shall consist of not less than 80 hours of training and shall consist of the following courses or that of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau.
a. through c. No change.
2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course must shall be delivered by the Bureau, an education or training provider, a fire service provider, or a regionally or nationally accredited college or university as outlined in subsections 69A-37.084(5) and (6), F.A.C. These providers must shall deliver this course using the Syllabus for syllabus, FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Technician (Rev. 11/19 Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07246, which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be, found at this link: <insert new DOS website address>; or on the Bureau’s website: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/FLUSAR.htm /documents/ConfinedSpaceRescueTechSyllabus.pdf. This provider shall have access to use all equipment, FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Operations and Technician Equipment List (Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07247, hereby incorporated by reference, listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARConfinedSpaceOperationsandTechnicianEquipmentList.pdf, to deliver these courses.
a. Requests for class offering approval must shall be electronically submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request, Form DFS-K4-2167, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_offering_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
b. The provider must shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.
c. The provider must shall record a final grade for each student within 10 days after course completion.
d. Students must complete the course with a grade of 70% or higher in order to meet the course requirement under this paragraph (6)(f) section.
e. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this paragraph (6)(f) section must be qualified by the Bureau. All instructors must shall electronically submit an Instructor Approval Request, Form DFS-K4-2168, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_instructor_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., and be approved by the Bureau prior to the first day of the course. Qualified instructors are:
a. through c. No change.
d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the Bureau Division as outlined in subsection 69A-37.059(4), F.A.C.; or
e. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(f), which are recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Adjunct Instructors and are approved to teach courses under the supervision of a Lead Instructor; or
f. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(f), and has previously taught this course as an Adjunct Instructor which was recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Lead Instructors.
4. FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Technician Certificate of Completion. The Bureau will shall record the completion of FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Technician training in the Bureau database when the individual has:
a. No change.
b. Submitted the required Form DFS-K4-2149, “Confined Space Rescue Technician Task Book,” which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
(g) FLUSAR Trench Rescue Operations. The Bureau will shall record completion of training in the Bureau’s Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (6)(g), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Trench Rescue Operations set forth by the Bureau herein.
1. Program Requirements. The individual must complete the courses required under this paragraph (6)(g) section, or a course determined by the Bureau to be equivalent. This program shall consist of not less than 64 hours of training and shall consist of the following courses or that of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau.
a. through b. No change.
2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course must shall be delivered by the Bureau, an education or training provider, a fire service provider, or a regionally or nationally accredited college or university as outlined in subsections 69A-37.084(5) and (6), F.A.C. These providers must shall deliver this course using the Syllabus for syllabus, FLUSAR Trench and Excavation Rescue Operations (Rev. 11/19 Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07248, which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be, found at this link: <insert new DOS website address>; or on the Bureau’s website: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/FLUSAR.htm /documents/TrenchRescueOpsSyllabus.pdf. This provider shall have access to use all equipment, FLUSAR Trench Rescue Operations and Technician Equipment List (Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07249, hereby incorporated by reference, listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARTrenchRescueOperationsandTechnicianEquipmentList.pdf, to deliver these courses.
a. Requests for class offering approval must shall be electronically submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request, Form DFS-K4-2167, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_offering_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
b. The provider must shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.
c. The provider must shall record a final grade for each student within 10 days after course completion.
d. Students must complete the course with a grade of 70% or higher in order to meet the course requirement under this paragraph (6)(g) section.
e. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this paragraph (6)(g) section must be qualified by the Bureau. All instructors must shall electronically submit an Instructor Approval Request, Form DFS-K4-2168, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_instructor_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., and be approved by the Bureau prior to the first day of the course. Qualified instructors are:
a. through c. No change.
d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the Bureau Division as outlined in subsection 69A-37.059(4), F.A.C.; or
e. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(g), which are recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Adjunct Instructors and are approved to teach courses under the supervision of a Lead Instructor; or
f. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(g), and has previously taught this course as an Adjunct Instructor which was recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Lead Instructors.
4. FLUSAR Trench Rescue Operations Certificate of Completion. The Bureau will shall record the completion of FLUSAR Trench Rescue Operations training in the Bureau database when the individual has:
a. No change.
b. Submitted the required Form DFS-K4-2154, “Trench Rescue Operations Task Book,” which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
(h) FLUSAR Trench Rescue Technician. The Bureau will shall record completion of training in the Bureau’s Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (6)(h), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Trench Rescue Technician set forth by the Bureau herein.
1. Program Requirements. The individual must complete the courses required under this paragraph (6)(h) section, or a course determined by the Bureau to be equivalent. This program shall consist of not less than 80 hours of training and shall consist of the following courses or that of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau.
a. through c. No change.
2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course must shall be delivered by the Bureau, an education or training provider, a fire service provider, or a regionally or nationally accredited college or university as outlined in subsections 69A-37.084(5) and (6), F.A.C. These providers must shall deliver this course using the Syllabus for syllabus, FLUSAR Trench and Excavation Rescue Technician (Rev. 11/19 Eff. 05/16) http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07250, which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be, found at this link: <insert new DOS website address>; or on the Bureau’s website: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/FLUSAR.htm /documents/TrenchRescueTechSyllabus.pdf. This provider shall have access to use all equipment, FLUSAR Trench Rescue Operations and Technician Equipment List (Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07251, hereby incorporated by reference, listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARTrenchRescueOperationsandTechnicianEquipmentList.pdf, to deliver these courses.
a. Requests for class offering approval must shall be electronically submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request, Form DFS-K4-2167, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_offering_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
b. The provider must shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.
c. The provider must shall record a final grade for each student within 10 days after course completion.
d. Students must complete the course with a grade of 70% or higher in order to meet the course requirement under this paragraph (6)(h) section.
e. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this paragraph (6)(h) section must be qualified by the Bureau. All instructors must shall electronically submit an Instructor Approval Request, Form DFS-K4-2168, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_instructor_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., and be approved by the Bureau prior to the first day of the course. Qualified instructors are:
a. through c. No change.
d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the Bureau Division as outlined in subsection 69A-37.059(4), F.A.C.; or
e. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(h), which are recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Adjunct Instructors and are approved to teach courses under the supervision of a Lead Instructor; or
f. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(h), and has previously taught this course as an Adjunct Instructor which was recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Lead Instructors.
4. FLUSAR Trench Rescue Technician Certificate of Completion. The Bureau will shall record the completion of FLUSAR Trench Rescue Technician training in the Bureau database when the individual has:
a. No change.
b. Submitted the required Form DFS-K4-2155, “Trench Rescue Technician Task Book,” which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
(i) FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Operations. The Bureau will shall record completion of training in the Bureau’s Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (6)(i), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Operations set forth by the Bureau herein.
1. Program Requirements. The individual must complete the courses required under this paragraph (6)(i) section, or a course determined by the Bureau to be equivalent. This program shall consist of not less than 80 hours of training and shall consist of the following courses or that of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau.
a. through b. No change.
2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course must shall be delivered by the Bureau, an education or training provider, a fire service provider, or a regionally or nationally accredited college or university as outlined in subsections 69A-37.084(5) and (6), F.A.C. These providers must shall deliver this course using the Syllabus for syllabus, FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Operations (Rev. 11/19 Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07252, which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be, found at this link: <insert new DOS website address>; or on the Department’s website: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/FLUSAR.htm /documents/StructuralCollapseOpsSyllabus.pdf. This provider shall have access to use all equipment, FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Operations and Technician Equipment List (Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07254, hereby incorporated by reference, listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARStructuralCollapseOperationsandTechnicianEquipmentList.pdf, to deliver these courses.
a. Requests for class offering approval must shall be electronically submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request, Form DFS-K4-2167, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_offering_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
b. The provider must shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.
c. The provider must shall record a final grade for each student within 10 days after course completion.
d. Students must complete the course with a grade of 70% or higher in order to meet the course requirement under this paragraph (6)(i) section.
e. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this paragraph (6)(i) section must be qualified by the Bureau. All instructors must shall electronically submit an Instructor Approval Request, Form DFS-K4-2168, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_instructor_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., and be approved by the Bureau prior to the first day of the course. Qualified instructors are:
a. through c. No change.
d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the Bureau Division as outlined in subsection 69A-37.059(4), F.A.C.; or
e. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in Rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(i), which are recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Adjunct Instructors and are approved to teach courses under the supervision of a Lead Instructor; or
f. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(i) and has previously taught this course as an Adjunct Instructor which was recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Lead Instructors.
4. FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Operations Certificate of Completion. The Bureau will shall record the completion of FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Operations training in the Bureau database when the individual has:
a. No change.
b. Submitted the required Form DFS-K4-2152, “Structural Collapse Rescue Operations Task Book,” which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
(j) FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Technician. The Bureau will shall record completion of training in the Bureau’s Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (6)(j), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Technician set forth by the Bureau herein.
1. Program Requirements. The individual must complete the courses required under this paragraph (6)(j) section, or a course determined by the Bureau to be equivalent. This program shall consist of not less than 360 hours of training and shall consist of the following courses or that of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau.
a. through j. No change.
2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course must shall be delivered by the Bureau, an education or training provider, a fire service provider, or a regionally or nationally accredited college or university as outlined in subsections 69A-37.084(5) and (6), F.A.C. These providers must shall deliver this course using the Syllabus for syllabus, FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Technician, (Rev. 11/19 Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07255, which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be, found at this link: <insert new DOS website address>; or on the Bureau’s website: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/FLUSAR.htm /documents/StructuralCollapseTechnician.pdf. This provider shall have access to use all equipment, Structural Collapse Rescue Operations and Technician Equipment List, (Eff. 05/16), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07256, hereby incorporated by reference, listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARStructuralCollapseOperationsandTechnicianEquipmentList.pdf, to deliver these courses.
a. Requests for class offering approval must shall be electronically submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request, Form DFS-K4-2167, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_offering_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.
b. The provider must shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.
c. The provider must shall record a final grade for each student within 10 days after course completion.
d. Students must complete the course with a grade of 70% or higher in order to meet the course requirement under this paragraph (6)(j) section.
e. No change.
3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this paragraph (6)(j) section must be qualified by the Bureau. All instructors must shall electronically submit an Instructor Approval Request, Form DFS-K4-2168, via at this link: https://floridastatefirecollege.org/provider/pr_instructor_app.asp, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.AC., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., and be approved by the Bureau prior to the first day of the course. Qualified instructors are:
a. through c. No change.
d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the Bureau Division as outlined in subsection 69A-37.059(4) F.A.C.; or
e. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(j), which are recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Adjunct Instructors and are approved to teach courses under the supervision of a Lead Instructor; or
f. Florida Instructor I, II, or III, as defined in rule 69A-37.059, F.A.C., who has completed the required courses under this paragraph (6) (7)(j), and has previously taught this course as an Adjunct Instructor which was recorded in the Bureau’s database. These instructors are known as Lead Instructors.
4. FLUSAR Rescue Specialist Certificate of Completion. The Bureau will shall record the completion of FLUSAR Rescue Specialist training in the Bureau database when the individual has:
a. No change.
b. Submitted the required Form DFS-K4-2153, “Structural Collapse Rescue Technician Task Book,” which is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training; and,
c. Submit the required Form DFS-K4-2161, “Application for FLUSAR Rescue Specialist Certificate of Completion,” with all supporting documentation and fees, to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
(k) Courses submitted for equivalency under subparagraphs (6) (7)(a)1., (b)1., (c)1., (d)1., (e)1., (f)1., (g)1., (h)1., (i)1., (j)1., (k)1., (l)1., and (m)1., will shall be reviewed by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training will shall approve any course in subsection (6) (7), which meets the criteria provided in this paragraph. Requests for approval must shall be submitted in writing to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, 11655 North West Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida 34482-1486. The following factors will shall be used to determine course equivalency: course title, course grade or record of course completion, number of academic credits earned, course hours attended, course description, course syllabus, student learning outcomes, and course objectives. All requests for course equivalency must shall include, at a minimum:
1. through 5. No change.
(8) through (11) renumbered (7) through (10) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 633.104, 633.128(2)(a), 633.406(1)(b), (f), (2), 633.408, 633.418(1), 633.508(2) FS. Law Implemented 633.128, 633.132, 663.132, 633.406(1), 633.408, 633.418, 633.508(2) FS. History–New 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.065, Amended 8-27-12, 11-18-13, 2-15-15, 8-3-15, 7-13-16, 5-18-17, 2-24-21 , __________.
The Department has made substantive revisions to the syllabi listed below.
The Syllabus for FLUSAR Vehicle Machinery Rescue Operations was amended to include the updated applicable job performance requirements of the NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents; include instructor qualifications; update the course description; include a plan of instruction; and change the effective date.
The Syllabus for FLUSAR Vehicle Machinery Rescue Technician was amended to include the updated applicable job performance requirements of the NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents; include instructor qualifications; update the course description; include a plan of instruction; and change the effective date.
The Syllabus for FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations was amended to include the updated applicable job performance requirements of the NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents; include instructor qualifications; update the course description; include a plan of instruction; and change the effective date.
The Syllabus for FLUSAR Rope Rescue Technician was amended to include the updated applicable job performance requirements of the NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents; include instructor qualifications; update the course description; include a plan of instruction; and change the effective date.
The Syllabus for FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Operations was amended to include the updated applicable job performance requirements of the NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents; include instructor qualifications; update the course description; include a plan of instruction; and change the effective date.
The Syllabus for FLUSAR Confined Space Technician was amended to include the updated applicable job performance requirements of the NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents; include instructor qualifications; update the course description; include a plan of instruction; and change the effective date.
The Syllabus for FLUSAR Trench and Excavation Rescue Operations was amended to include the updated applicable job performance requirements of the NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents; include instructor qualifications; update the course description; include a plan of instruction; and change the effective date.
The Syllabus for FLUSAR Trench and Excavation Rescue Technician was amended to include the updated applicable job performance requirements of the NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents; include instructor qualifications; update the course description; include a plan of instruction; and change the effective date.
The Syllabus for FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Operations was amended to include the updated applicable job performance requirements of the NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents; include instructor qualifications; update the course description; include a plan of instruction; and change the effective date.
The Syllabus for FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Technician was amended to include the updated applicable job performance requirements of the NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents; include instructor qualifications; update the course description; include a plan of instruction; and change the effective date.
