The purpose of the changes to Rule 69A-37.039, F.A.C., is to introduce two new training programs for firefighters as provided in Sections 633.418 and 633.406(2), F.S. The Florida State Fire College is required to provide professional and volunteer ...

 

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

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the changes to Rule 69A-37.039, F.A.C., is to introduce two new training programs for firefighters as provided in Sections 633.418 and 633.406(2), F.S. The Florida State Fire College is required to provide professional and volunteer firefighters with essential professional instruction and training in subjects, including, hazardous materials and urban search and rescue, and other disciplines. The proposed rule introduces a voluntary advanced training program designed for firefighters having search and rescue responsibilities. This program is based on the 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 Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR). The changes to the rule also introduce a voluntary advanced training program designed for firefighters having hazardous materials responsibilities. This program is based on NFPA 472, “Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents.” This program is intended to prepare individuals for service as hazardous materials responders. Rule 69A-37.039, F.A.C., will include amendments to adopt the forms necessary to implement changes being made in Rule 69A-37.065, F.A.C.

SUMMARY: The rule promulgation is to establish training programs for (1) search and rescue incidents and (2) hazardous material operations. The amendments will also adopt the forms required for these programs.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The Division of State Fire Marshal conducted an analysis of the proposed rule’s potential economic impact and determined that it did not exceed any of the criteria established in subsection 120.541(1), F.S., and it therefore does not require legislative ratification pursuant to subsection 120.541(3), F.S.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 633.104, 633.128(1)(l), 633.216(9), 633.406(2), 633.418(1), 633.508(2), FS

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 633.112(1), 633.128, 633.132, 633.138, 633.216, 633.406, 633.408, 633.412, 633.418, 633.508(2), FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW (IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Florida State Fire College, Auditorium, 11655 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, Florida 34482

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Bill Wentlandt, telephone: [phone], email: [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Bill Wentlandt, Assistant Superintendent, Bureau of Firefighter Standards and Training, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services, telephone: [phone], email: [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

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 (ii) No Change.

(jj) DFS-K4-2148, “Confined Space Rescue Operations Task Book,” eff. 04/16.

(kk) DFS-K4-2149, “Confined Space Rescue Technician Task Book,” eff. 04/16.

(ll) DFS-K4-2150, “Rope Rescue Operations Task Book,” eff. 04/16.

(mm) DFS-K4-2151, “Rope Rescue Technician Task Book,” eff. 04/16.

(nn) DFS-K4-2152, “Structural Collapse Rescue Operations Task Book,” eff. 04/16.

(oo) DFS-K4-2153, “Structural Collapse Rescue Technician Task Book,” eff. 04/16.

(pp) DFS-K4-2154, “Trench Rescue Operations Task Book,” eff. 04/16.

(qq) DFS-K4-2155, “Trench Rescue Technician Task Book,” eff. 04/16.

(rr) DFS-K4-2156, “Vehicle/Machinery Rescue Operations Task Book,” eff. 04/16.

(ss) DFS-K4-2157, “Vehicle/Machinery Rescue Technician Task Book,” eff. 04/16.

(tt) DFS-K4-2160, “Application for Hazardous Materials Technician Certificate of Competency,” eff. 04/16.

(uu) DFS-K4-2161, “Application for FLUSAR Rescue Specialist Certificate of Completion,” eff. 04/16.

(vv) DFS-K4-2167, “Class Offering Request,” eff. 04/16.

(ww) DFS-K4-2168, “Instructor Approval Request,” eff. 04/16.

Rulemaking Authority 633.104, 633.128(1)(l), 633.216(9), 633.406(2), 633.418(1), 633.508(2) FS. Law Implemented 633.112(1), 633.128, 633.138, 633.216, 633.406, 633.408, 633.412, 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), ________.

 

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 and 633.216, F.S.:

(1) through (6) No Change

(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”  (2014 Edition), which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be: (i) viewed during regular business hours at the Division of State Fire Marshal, 325 John Knox Road, The Atrium, Third Floor, Tallahassee, Florida; (ii) accessed in a read-only, non-printable, non-downloadable format at the NFPA’s free access website at http:www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/free-access; or (iii) purchased by writing to the NFPA at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.  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 shall record completion of training in the Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (a) and the qualifications for FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations set forth by the Bureau herein and based on the NFPA 1670, “Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents” (2014 Edition), as adopted and incorporated in subsection 69A-37.065(7), F.A.C.

1. Program Requirements.  The individual must complete the courses required under this 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 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 shall deliver this course using the syllabus found at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/CourseSyllabi.htm.  This provider shall have access to use all equipment listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARVehicleandMachineryRescueOperations.pdf , to deliver this course.

a. Requests for class offering approval shall be submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request Form DFS-K4-2167 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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 shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.

c. The provider 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 section.

e. Alternative delivery techniques including online course delivery or blended learning must be approved by the Bureau.

3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this section must be qualified and approved by the Bureau.  All instructors shall submit an Instructor Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2168 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials for the academic institution that is registered in the Florida Department of Education Statewide Course Numbering System to teach the course; or

b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration – National Fire Academy; or

c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or

d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the 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 section 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 section 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 shall record the completion of FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations training in the Bureau database when the individual has:

a. Successfully completed all required course work and task books within the time allotted for the course; and,

b. Submitted the required Form DFS-K4-2156, “Vehicle Machinery 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.

(b) FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician. The Bureau shall record completion of training in the Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (b) and the qualifications for FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician set forth by the Bureau herein and based on the NFPA 1670, “Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents” (2014 Edition), as adopted and incorporated in subsection 69A-37.065(7), F.A.C.

1. Program Requirements.  The individual must complete the courses required under this 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. FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations (40 Hours).

b. FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician (40 Hours).

2. Approved Courses. The courses must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. The courses 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 shall deliver these courses using the syllabus found at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/CourseSyllabi.htm, which is hereby incorporated by reference.  Providers shall have access to use all equipment listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARVehicleandMachineryRescueTechnician.pdf, hereby incorporated by reference, to deliver these courses.

a. Requests for class offering approval shall be submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request Form DFS-K4-2167 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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 shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.

c. The provider 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 section.

e. Alternative delivery techniques including online course delivery or blended learning must be approved by the Bureau.

3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this section must be qualified and approved by the Bureau.  All instructors shall submit an Instructor Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2168 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials for the academic institution that is registered in the Florida Department of Education Statewide Course Numbering System to teach the course; or

b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration – National Fire Academy; or

c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or

d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the 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 section 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 section 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 shall record the completion of FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician training in the Bureau database when the individual has:

a. Successfully completed all required course work and task books within the time allotted for the course; and,

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 shall record completion of training in the Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (c), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations set forth by the Bureau and based on the NFPA 1670, “Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents” (2014 Edition), as adopted and incorporated in subsection 69A-37.065(7), F.A.C.

1. Program Requirements.  The individual must complete the courses required under this 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 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 shall deliver this course using the syllabus found at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/CourseSyllabi.htm.  This provider shall have access to use all equipment listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARRopeRescueOperations.pdf, hereby incorporated by reference, to deliver this course.

a. Requests for class offering approval shall be submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request Form DFS-K4-2167 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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 shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.

c. The provider 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 section.

e. Alternative delivery techniques including online course delivery or blended learning must be approved by the Bureau.

3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this section must be qualified by the Bureau. All instructors shall submit an Instructor Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2168 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials for the academic institution that is registered in the Florida Department of Education Statewide Course Numbering System to teach the course; or

b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration – National Fire Academy; or

c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or

d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the 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 section 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 section 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 shall record the completion of FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations training in the Bureau database when the individual has:

a. Successfully completed all required course work and task books within the time allotted for the course; and,

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 shall record completion of training in the Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (d), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Rope Rescue Technician set forth by the Bureau and based on the NFPA 1670, “Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents” (2014 Edition), as adopted and incorporated in subsection 69A-37.065(7), F.A.C.

1. Program Requirements.  The individual must complete the courses required under this 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. FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations (40 Hours).

b. FLUSAR Rope Rescue Technician (40 Hours).

2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course 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 shall deliver this course using the syllabus found at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/CourseSyllabi.htm, which is hereby incorporated by reference.  This provider shall have access to use all equipment listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARRopeRescueTechnician.pdf, which is hereby incorporated by reference, to deliver these courses.

a. Requests for class offering approval shall be submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request Form DFS-K4-2167 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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 shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.

c. The provider 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 section.

e. Alternative delivery techniques including online course delivery or blended learning must be approved by the Bureau.

3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this section must be qualified by the Bureau.  All instructors shall submit an Instructor Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2168 at this link:

http://158.229.200.107/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. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials for the academic institution that is registered in the Florida Department of Education Statewide Course Numbering System to teach the course; or

b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration – National Fire Academy; or

c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or

d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the 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 section 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 section 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 shall record the completion of FLUSAR Rope Rescue Technician training in the Bureau database when the individual has:

a. Successfully completed all required course work and task books within the time allotted for the course; and,

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 shall record completion of training in the Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (e), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Operations set forth by the Bureau and based on the NFPA 1670, “Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents” (2014 Edition), as adopted and incorporated in subsection 69A-37.065(7), F.A.C.

1. Program Requirements.  The individual must complete the courses required under this 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. Rope Rescue Operations (40 Hours).

b. FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Operations (24 Hours).

2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course 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 shall deliver this course using the syllabus found at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/CourseSyllabi.htm, which is hereby incorporated by reference.  This provider shall have access to use all equipment listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARConfinedSpaceRescueOperations.pdf, which is hereby incorporated by reference, to deliver these courses.

a. Requests for class offering approval shall be submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request Form DFS-K4-2167 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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 shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.

c. The provider 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 section.

e. Alternative delivery techniques including online course delivery or blended learning must be approved by the Bureau.

3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this section must be qualified by the Bureau.  All instructors shall submit an Instructor Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2168 at this link:

http://158.229.200.107/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. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials for the academic institution that is registered in the Florida Department of Education Statewide Course Numbering System to teach the course; or

b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration – National Fire Academy; or

c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or

d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the 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 section 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 section 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 shall record the completion of FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Operations training in the Bureau database when the individual has:

a. Successfully completed all required course work and task books within the time allotted for the course; and,

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 shall record completion of training in the Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (f), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Technician set forth by the Bureau and based on the NFPA 1670, “Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents” (2014 Edition), as adopted and incorporated in subsection 69A-37.065(7), F.A.C. 

1. Program Requirements.  The individual must complete the courses required under this 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. FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations (40 Hours).

b. FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Operations (24 Hours).

c. FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Technician (16 Hours).

2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course 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 shall deliver this course using the syllabus found at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/CourseSyllabi.htm, which is hereby incorporated by reference.  This provider shall have access to use all equipment listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARConfinedSpaceRescueTechnician.pdf, which is hereby incorporated by reference, to deliver these courses.

a. Requests for class offering approval shall be submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request Form DFS-K4-2167 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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 shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.

c. The provider 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 section.

e. Alternative delivery techniques including online course delivery or blended learning must be approved by the Bureau.

3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this section must be qualified by the Bureau.  All instructors shall submit an Instructor Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2168 at this link:

http://158.229.200.107/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. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials for the academic institution that is registered in the Florida Department of Education Statewide Course Numbering System to teach the course; or

b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration – National Fire Academy; or

c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or

d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the 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 section 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 section 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 shall record the completion of FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Technician training in the Bureau database when the individual has:

a. Successfully completed all required course work and task books within the time allotted for the course; and,

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 shall record completion of training in the Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (g), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Trench Rescue Operations set forth by the Bureau and based on the NFPA 1670, “Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents” (2014 Edition), as adopted and incorporated in subsection 69A-37.065(7), F.A.C.

1. Program Requirements.  The individual must complete the courses required under this 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. FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations (40 Hours).

b. FLUSAR Trench Rescue Operations (24 Hours).

2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course 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 shall deliver this course using the syllabus found at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/CourseSyllabi.htm, which is hereby incorporated by reference.  This provider shall have access to use all equipment listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARTrenchRescueOperations.pdf, which is hereby incorporated by reference, to deliver these courses.

a. Requests for class offering approval shall be submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request Form DFS-K4-2167 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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 shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.

c. The provider 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 section.

e. Alternative delivery techniques including online course delivery or blended learning must be approved by the Bureau.

3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this section must be qualified by the Bureau.  All instructors shall submit an Instructor Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2168 at this link:

http://158.229.200.107/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. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials for the academic institution that is registered in the Florida Department of Education Statewide Course Numbering System to teach the course; or

b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration – National Fire Academy; or

c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or

d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the 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 section 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 section 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 shall record the completion of FLUSAR Trench Rescue Operations training in the Bureau database when the individual has:

a. Successfully completed all required course work and task books within the time allotted for the course; and,

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 shall record completion of training in the Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (h), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Trench Rescue Technician set forth by the Bureau and based on the NFPA 1670, “Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents” (2014 Edition), as adopted and incorporated in subsection 69A-37.065(7), F.A.C.

1. Program Requirements.  The individual must complete the courses required under this 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. Rope Rescue Operations (40 Hours).

b. FLUSAR Trench Rescue Operations (24 Hours).

c. FLUSAR Trench Rescue Technician (16 Hours).

2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course 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 shall deliver this course using the syllabus found at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/CourseSyllabi.htm, which is hereby incorporated by reference.  This provider shall have access to use all equipment listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARTrenchRescueTechnician.pdf, which is hereby incorporated by reference, to deliver these courses.

a. Requests for class offering approval shall be submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request Form DFS-K4-2167 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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 shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.

c. The provider 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 section.

e. Alternative delivery techniques including online course delivery or blended learning must be approved by the Bureau.

3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this section must be qualified by the Bureau.  All instructors shall submit an Instructor Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2168 at this link:

http://158.229.200.107/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. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials for the academic institution that is registered in the Florida Department of Education Statewide Course Numbering System to teach the course; or

b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration – National Fire Academy; or

c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or

d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the 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 section 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 section 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 shall record the completion of FLUSAR Trench Rescue Technician training in the Bureau database when the individual has:

a. Successfully completed all required course work and task books within the time allotted for the course; and,

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 shall record completion of training in the Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (i), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Operations set forth by the Bureau and based on the NFPA 1670, “Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents” (2014 Edition), as adopted and incorporated in subsection 69A-37.065(7), F.A.C.

1. Program Requirements.  The individual must complete the courses required under this 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. FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations (40 Hours).

b. FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Operations (40 Hours).

2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course 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 shall deliver this course using the syllabus found at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/CourseSyllabi.htm, which is hereby incorporated by reference.  This provider shall have access to use all equipment listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARStructuralCollapseRescueOperations.pdf, which is hereby incorporated by reference, to deliver these courses.

a. Requests for class offering approval shall be submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request Form DFS-K4-2167 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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 shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.

c. The provider 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 section.

e. Alternative delivery techniques including online course delivery or blended learning must be approved by the Bureau.

3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this section must be qualified by the Bureau.  All instructors shall submit an Instructor Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2168 at this link:

http://158.229.200.107/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. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials for the academic institution that is registered in the Florida Department of Education Statewide Course Numbering System to teach the course; or

b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration – National Fire Academy; or

c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or

d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the 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 section 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 section 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 shall record the completion of FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Operations training in the Bureau database when the individual has:

a. Successfully completed all required course work and task books within the time allotted for the course; and,

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 shall record completion of training in the Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (j), and the qualifications for FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Technician set forth by the Bureau and based on the NFPA 1670, “Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents” (2014 Edition), as adopted and incorporated in subsection 69A-37.065(7), F.A.C.

1. Program Requirements.  The individual must complete the courses required under this 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. FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations (40 Hours).

b. FLUSAR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician (40 Hours).

c. FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations (40 Hours).

d. FLUSAR Rope Rescue Technician (40 Hours).

e. FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Operations (24 Hours).

f. FLUSAR Confined Space Rescue Technician (16 Hours).

g. FLUSAR Trench Rescue Operations (24 Hours).

h. FLUSAR Trench Rescue Technician (16 Hours).

i. FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Operations (40 Hours).

j. FLUSAR Structural Collapse Rescue Technician (80 Hours).

2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course 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 shall deliver this course using the syllabus found at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/CourseSyllabi.htm, which is hereby incorporated by reference.  This provider shall have access to use all equipment listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/FLUSARStructuralCollapseRescueTechnician.pdf, which is hereby incorporated by reference, to deliver these courses.

a. Requests for class offering approval shall be submitted using the Bureau’s Class Offering Request Form DFS-K4-2167 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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 shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.

c. The provider 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 section.

e. Alternative delivery techniques including online course delivery or blended learning must be approved by the Bureau.

3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this section must be qualified by the Bureau.  All instructors shall submit an Instructor Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2168 at this link:

http://158.229.200.107/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. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials for the academic institution that is registered in the Florida Department of Education Statewide Course Numbering System to teach the course; or

b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration – National Fire Academy; or

c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or

d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the 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 section 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 section 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 shall record the completion of FLUSAR Rescue Specialist training in the Bureau database when the individual has:

a. Successfully completed all required course work; and,

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 (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. shall be reviewed by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training shall approve any course in subsection (7) which meets the criteria provided in this paragraph. Requests for approval shall be submitted in writing to the Bureau, 11655 North West Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida 34482-1486. The following factors 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 shall include, at a minimum:

1. Name of course;

2. Passage scores and rates;

3. An educational agenda or syllabus;

4. Required number of classroom hours; and,

5. Description of the course objectives, student learning outcomes, or job performance requirements covered.

(8) Florida Hazardous Materials Program. This is a voluntary advanced training program designed for firefighters having hazardous materials responsibilities. This program is based on the NFPA 472, “Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents” (2013 Edition), which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be: (i) viewed during regular business hours at the Division of State Fire Marshal, 325 John Knox Road, The Atrium, Third Floor, Tallahassee, Florida; (ii) accessed in a read-only, non-printable, non-downloadable format at the NFPA’s free access website at http:www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/free-access; or (iii) purchased by writing to the NFPA at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.  This program is intended to prepare individuals for service as a hazardous materials responder.  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 (8).

(a) Hazardous Materials Operations. The Bureau shall record completion of training in the Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (a), and the qualifications for Hazardous Materials Operations set forth by the Bureau and based on the NFPA 472, “Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents” (2013 Edition).

1. Program Requirements.  The individual must complete the courses required under this section, or a course determined by the Bureau to be equivalent. This program shall consist of a course in Hazardous Materials Operations (24 hours) or that of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau.  However, the hazardous materials course required in subparagraph 69A-37.055(2)(a)11., F.A.C., is equivalent to the hazardous materials operations course under this paragraph (8)(a). 

2. Approved Courses. This course must be approved by the Bureau and meet the curriculum requirements of the program. This course 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 shall deliver this course using the syllabus found at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/CourseSyllabi.htm.  This provider shall have access to use all equipment listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/CourseSyllabi.htm, which is hereby incorporated by reference, to deliver this course.

a. Requests for class offering approval shall be submitted using the Bureau’s Course Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2167 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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 shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.

c. The provider 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 section.

e. Alternative delivery techniques including online course delivery or blended learning must be approved by the Bureau.

3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this section must be qualified by the Bureau.  All instructors shall submit an Instructor Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2168 at this link:

http://158.229.200.107/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. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials for the academic institution that is registered in the Florida Department of Education Statewide Course Numbering System to teach the course; or

b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration – National Fire Academy; or

c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or

d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the 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 section 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 section 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. Hazardous Materials Operations Certificate of Completion. The Bureau shall record the completion of Hazardous Materials Operations training in the Bureau database when the individual has successfully completed all required course work.

(b) Hazardous Materials Technician. The Bureau shall record completion of training in the Division’s database when the individual meets the program requirements of this paragraph (b), and the qualifications for Hazardous Materials Technician set forth by the Bureau and based on the NFPA 472, “Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents” (2013 Edition).

1. Program Requirements.  The individual must complete the courses required under this section, or a course determined by the Bureau to be equivalent. This program shall consist of a course in Hazardous Materials Technician (160 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 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 shall deliver this course using the syllabus found at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/CourseSyllabi.htm, which is hereby incorporated by reference.  This provider shall have access to use all equipment listed at this link: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/Training/documents/HazardousMaterialsTechnician.pdf, which is hereby incorporated by reference, to deliver these courses.

a. Requests for class offering approval shall be submitted using the Bureau’s Course Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2167 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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 shall prepare a record of all students enrolled in the course prior to the first day of the course.

c. The provider 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 section.

e. Alternative delivery techniques including online course delivery or blended learning must be approved by the Bureau.

3. Instructor Qualifications. An instructor providing training under this section must be qualified and approved by the Bureau.  All instructors shall submit an Instructor Approval Request Form DFS-K4-2168 at this link: http://158.229.200.107/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. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials for the academic institution that is registered in the Florida Department of Education Statewide Course Numbering System to teach the course; or

b. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the United States Fire Administration – National Fire Academy; or

c. Instructors with requisite faculty credentials as determined by the respective regionally accredited or nationally accredited university or college; or

d. Instructors who hold an active Single Course Exemption Certification issued by the 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 section 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 section 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. Hazardous Materials Technician Certificate of Competency. The Bureau shall record the completion of Hazardous Materials Technician training in the Bureau database when the individual has:

a. Successfully completed all required course work; and,

b. Submitted the required Florida State Emergency Response (SERC) Hazardous Materials Technician Student Task Book, 2015 Edition, which is incorporated by reference and can be found at this link: http://www.floridadisaster.org/hazmat/serc/documents/HazMat%20Technician%20472%20Check%20off%20v32.pdf.  (this document is also available for public inspection and may be viewed during regular business hours at the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, Division of State Fire Marshal, 11655 Northwest Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida 34482-1486); and,

c. Submitted the required Form DFS-K4-2160, “Application for Hazardous Materials Technician Certificate of Competency,” with all supporting documentation and fees, to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training; and,

d. Passed the Hazardous Materials Technician state examination with a score of 70% or higher.

e. Hazardous Materials Technician Certificates of Competency issued by the Division on or after January 24, 2004, will be recognized by the Division.

(c) Courses submitted for equivalency under subparagraphs (8)(a)1. and (b)1. shall be reviewed by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training shall approve any course which meets the criteria provided in this paragraph.  Requests for approval shall be submitted in writing to the Bureau, 11655 North West Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida 34482-1486. The following factors 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 shall include, at a minimum:

1. Name of course;

2. Passage scores and rates;

3. An educational agenda or syllabus;

4. Required number of classroom hours; and,

5. Description of the course objectives, student learning outcomes, or job performance requirements covered

(7) and (8) are renumbered to (9) and (10) No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 633.104, 633.128, 633.406(2), 633.418, 633.508(2) FS. Law Implemented 633.128, 633.132, 633.406, 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, _______.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Bill Wentlandt, Assistant Superintendent, Bureau of Firefighter Standards and Training, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Financial Services

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 10, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 17, 2015