To remove references to the Firefighter I category and adopt the latest National Fire Protection Association Standards for Training.  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    69A-37.0335: Qualification of New Employee
    69A-37.0336: Application Process Certificate of Compliance
    69A-37.036: Determination of Moral Character
    69A-37.037: Firefighter Training Course Medical Examination
    69A-37.039: Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification
    69A-37.0527: Retention of Certification
    69A-37.054: Out of State Training - Certificate of Compliance; Special Certificate of Compliance
    69A-37.055: Minimum Curriculum Requirements for Training Firefighter Recruits or Firefighters
    69A-37.056: Specifications for Certifiable Training
    69A-37.057: Roster of Students
    69A-37.058: Verification of Prescribed Training Hours
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To remove references to the Firefighter I category and adopt the latest National Fire Protection Association Standards for Training.
    SUMMARY: All references to Firefighter I are changed to Part I. An application process for certificate of compliance is added, forms are updated and the curriculum for firefighter training is updated. It requires a minimum of 398 hours.
    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
    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.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 633.38(1)(a), 633.45(2)(a) FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 633.34(4), 633.35, 633.35(2), 633.38, 633.45, 633.45(1)(a), (b), 633.45(2)(a),(i), 633.101(1) 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: Friday, September 12, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
    PLACE: Assembly Hall, Florida State Fire College, 11655 Northwest Gainesville Road, 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: MaryAnn Benson at (351)369-2815. 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: Dave Casey, Chief, Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Fighter Standards and Training, Florida State Fire College, 11655 N. W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL 34482-1486; Telephone: (352)369-2800; Email: DAVE.CASEY@myfloridacfo.com

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    69A-37.0335 Qualification of New Employee.

    (1) Any person applying for employment as a firefighter must meet all the requirements of Section 633.34, F.S.

    (2) Upon the employment of a firefighter, the employing agency shall report such employment forward to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (hereinafter the “Bureau”) completed Form DFS-K4- DI4-1032 entitled “Notice of Employment as a Firefighter” which evidences that the new employee is certified as a firefighter and has met the requirements necessary to maintain the certification as specified in Section 633.35(2), F.S. This form shall be forwarded within 10 business days after the first day of employment. Form DFS-K4 DI4-1032 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.

    (3) Proposed effective date January 1, 2009.

    Specific Authority 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.35(2), 633.45(2)(i) FS. History–New 6-30-91, Amended 3-20-95, 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.0335, Amended 1-1-09.

     

    69A-37.0336 Application Process Certificate of Compliance.

    (1) An applicant shall make application for a certificate of compliance on form DFS-K4-1016, effective January 1, 2009, adopted and incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C. The form can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C. The applicant is encouraged to submit the application electronically.

    (2) Within 30 days of receipt of the application, the Bureau shall notify the applicant of the actions necessary for the application to be deemed complete. The notification shall be in writing and provided either electronically or by U. S. Mail.

    (3) The application shall be deemed complete when all of the information requested in the application has been provided, the application blanks are all filled in, the results of the criminal history background check have been provided, the required fees are paid, and when the applicant has successfully completed the examination process as prescribed by the Bureau.

    (4) The application shall be granted or denied within 90 days of the date the application is deemed complete. The applicant shall be notified of the decision in writing, which shall include a notice of rights and election of proceedings.

    (5) Proposed effective date January 1, 2009.

    Specific Authority 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.35(2), 633.45(2)(a) FS. History–New 1-1-09.

     

    69A-37.036 Determination of Moral Character.

    (1) Applicants for a Ccertificate of Ccompliance as a firefighter I or II shall submit a completed fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a criminal background check card with current processing fee. When Firefighter I and Firefighter II training are to occur contiguously this submission should occur at the beginning of the Firefighter I training. In any other situation the submission is required prior to entry into Firefighter II training. Determination of good moral character is required prior to certification as a firefighter pursuant to Sections 633.34(4) and 633.35(2), F.S.

    (2) The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training shall consider the results of the fingerprint procedure outlined in Section 633.34(4) F.S., in making a determination as to the applicant’s good moral character, and shall not certify anyone not meeting the conditions of Section 633.34, F.S.

    (3) Proposed effective date January 1, 2009.

    Specific Authority 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.34(4), 633.35(2), 633.45(2)(a) FS. History–New 9-7-81, Formerly 4A-37.04, 4A-37.36, Amended 11-26-85, 1-3-90, 3-20-95, 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.036, Amended 1-1-09.

     

    69A-37.037 Firefighter Training Course Medical Examination.

    (1) Pursuant to Section 633.34(5), F.S., an individual shall submit to the Bureau division a medical examination evidencing good physical condition in order to gain admission into a firefighter training program. A medical examination evidencing good physical condition shall be submitted to the Bureau division, on Form DFS-K4 DI4-1022, incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., before an individual is admitted into a firefighter training program as defined in Section 633.35, F.S. When Firefighter I and Firefighter II training are to occur contiguously this submission is to occur at the beginning of the Firefighter I training. When Firefighter I and Firefighter II training are taken as separate modules the requirement for submission is for the Firefighter II module. Firefighter I as a stand alone module does not require a medical examination.

    (2) The medical examination, based upon the job and task functions of a firefighter as outlined in NFPA 1582-5.1, 2007 Edition, adopted and incorporated herein by reference, shall be given by a physician, surgeon, or physician assistant licensed to practice in the State of Florida pursuant to Chapter 458, F.S.; an osteopathic physician, surgeon, or physician assistant licensed to practice in the State of Florida pursuant to Chapter 459, F.S.; or an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed to practice in the State of Florida pursuant to Chapter 464, F.S. An individual shall receive this examination within six months of the scheduled starting date of the firefighting program. Without a completed DFS-K41022, an individual will not be allowed to attend training or test for certification the 6 month period prior to the date the application for firefighter certification is received by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

    (3) Proposed effective date January 1, 2009. The results of the medical examination shall be reported to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training on completed Form DI4-1022 entitled “Medical Examination.” These results will be reported by the Certified Training Center delivering the training within 5 business days of the beginning of a firefighter training program as defined in Section 633.35, F.S., and in subsection (1) above. An individual shall not participate in the certification examination for compliance unless a completed Form DI4-1022 is on file with the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

    (4) Form DI4-1022 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.

    Specific Authority 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.34(5) FS. History–New 9-7-81, Formerly 4A-37.05, 4A-37.37, Amended 11-26-85, 1-3-90, 6-30-91, 3-20-95, 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.037, Amended 1-2-06, 1-1-09.

     

    69A-37.039 Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification.

    (1) Information required by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training in this chapter shall be furnished on-line at www.floridastatefirecollege.org. The information required at www.floridastatefirecollege.org is based on prescribed forms set forth below and as set out specifically in these rules. The forms identified in and required by this chapter are incorporated herein. The forms can also be obtained:

    (a) From fire departments or training centers, or

    (b) By writing to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, 11655 North West Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida 34482-1486.

    (c) By downloading them from the fire college website at www.myfloridacfo.com. www.fsfc.ufl.edu.

    (2) The following forms are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference in this rule:

    (a) DFS-K4 DI4-1016 rev. _____, 08/00 (formerly FST-1), “Application for Firefighter Certification Examination as a Firefighter”.

    (b) DFS-K4 DI4-1019 rev. _____, 7/00 “Fee Information and Application and Fingerprint Card Instructions”.

    (c) DI4-1020 rev. 03/00, “Personal Inquiry Waiver”.

    (c)(d) DFS-K4 DI4-1022 rev. ______, 08/98 (formerly FST-2), “Medical Examination”.

    (d)(e) DFS-K4 DI4-1026 rev.______, 08/00 “Roster of Students”.

    (f) DI4-1028 rev. 08/00, “Verification of Training Hours”.

    (g) DI4-1032 rev. 10/00 (formerly FST-1A) “Notice of Employment as a Firefighter”.

    (e)(h) DFS-K4 DI4-1033 rev.______, “Fire Department Notice of Firefighter Hire/Termination or Supplemental Compensation Ineligibility” 10/00 (formerly FST-3) “Notice of Termination as a Firefighter”.

    (f)(i) DFS-K4 DI4-1308 rev. _______, 10/00 (formerly FST-1C) “Application for Firefighter Certification Retention Examination Practical Examination for Retention of Firefighter Certification”.

    (g)(j) DFS-K4 DI4-1309 rev. ______, 10/00 “Preliminary Equivalency Application Firefighter Minimum Curriculum Requirements”.

    (k) DI4-1380 rev. 03/00 “Firefighter I Training Record”.

    (l) DI4-1381 rev. 10/00 “Application Reactivation Form”.

    (h)(m) DFS-K4 DI4-1390 rev._______, 05/00 “Application for Special Certificate of Compliance for Administrative & Command Head of a Fire/ Rescue/EmergencyServices Organization”.

    (i)(n) DFS-K4 DI4-1438 rev. _______, 01/01 “Application for Fire Investigator I Certification Examination”.

    (j)(o) DFS-K4 DI4-1439 rev._______, 01/01 “Application for Fire Investigator II Certification Examination”.

    (p) DI4-1440 rev. 01/01 “Florida State Fire College that have been Approved for Renewal Hours”.

    (q) DI4-1441 rev. 01/01 “National Fire Academy Courses that have been Approved for Renewal Hours”.

    (k)(r) DFS-K4 DI4-1442 rev._______, new 01/01 “Firefighters Supplemental Compensation Program Request for Upgrade from Associate Level to Bachelor Level”.

    (s) DI4-1443 new 01/01 “Acceptance to Apply for the Firefighter Equivalency Examination”.

    (t) DI4-1445 new 01/01 “Firefighter One Equivalency Examination Application”.

    (l)(u) DFS-K4 DI4-1446 rev._______, new 01/01 “Application for Firesafety Inspector II Certification Examination”.

    (m)(v) DFS-K4 DI4-1447 rev._______, new 01/01 “Application for Fire Officer I One Certification Examination”.

    (n)(w) DFS-K4 DI4-1448 rev._______, new 01/01 “Application for Fire Officer II Two Certification Examination”.

    (x) DI4-1449 rev. 01/01 “Firefighter Minimum Standards Grade Release Roster”.

    (y) DI4-1450 new 01/01 “Important Information About Retesting and Certification Renewal”.

    (o)(z) DFS-K4 DI4-1451 rev._______, new 01/01 “Application for Fire Instructor I Certification”.

    (p)(aa) DFS-K4 DI4-1452 rev._______, new 01/01 “Application for Fire Instructor II Certification”.

    (q)(bb) DFS-K4 DI4-1453 rev._______, new 01/01 “Application for Fire Instructor III Certification”.

    (cc) DI4-1454 new 01/01 “Instructor Certification Requirements”.

    (r)(dd) DFS-K4 DI4-1455 rev.________, new 01/01 “Application for Single Course Exemption Instructor Certification”.

    (s)(ee) DFS-K4 DI4-1456 rev._______, new 01/01 “Application for Fire and Lifesafety Educator Certification Examination”.

    (t)(ff) DFS-K4 DI4-1457 rev_______, new 01/01 “Application for Fire Apparatus Pump Operator Certification Examination”.

    (gg) DI4-1458 new 01/01 “Firefighter Minimum Standards Skills Refresher Course”.

    (u)(hh) DFS-K4 DI4-1459 rev.______, 01/01 “Application for Special Firesafety Inspector Certification Examination”.

    (ii) DI4-1460 rev. 01/01 “Certified Firefighter Training Center List”.

    (jj) DI4-1461 rev. 01/01 (formerly FST-60) “Training Affidavit”.

    (kk) DI4-1463 rev. 01/01 “Certification Renewal Application”.

    (v)(ll) DFS-K4 DI4-1023 rev.______, 07/00 “Application for Firesafety Inspector I Certification Examination.”

    (3) Proposed effective date January 1, 2009.

    Specific Authority 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.34, 633.35, 633.38, 633.45, 633.101(1) 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, Amended 9-13-98, 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.039, Amended 1-1-09.

     

    69A-37.0527 Retention of Certification.

    (1) The retake of the state certification examination for retention of certificate referenced in Section 633.352, F.S., shall be known as the retention examination and is referenced in Section 633.352, F.S. Being active as a volunteer firefighter with an organized fire department means the individual has been actively involved for a continuous period of time of not less than 6 months during the 3 year period since certified or the certification was last renewed, or since termination from a fire department. Verification of being active shall be evidenced by documentation from the chief or ranking person of the volunteer fire department.

    (2) To be eligible to participate in the retention examination, an individual shall apply on-line at www.floridastatefirecollege.org, or submit to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Form DFS-K4 DI4-1308, “Application for Practical Examination for Retention of Firefighter Certification Retention Examination”, which is adopted in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C., and can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C., which shall include a medical examination in accordance with Rule 69A-37.037, F.A.C. evidencing good physical condition. The medical examination shall be given by a physician or surgeon licensed to practice in the State of Florida pursuant to Chapter 458, F.S., or by an osteopathic physician or surgeon licensed to practice in the State of Florida pursuant to Chapter 459, F.S. An individual shall receive this examination within the 6 month period prior to the date the application for testing is received by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. The results of the medical examination shall be reported to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training on completed Form DI4-1022, Medical Examination, 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. An individual shall not participate in the practical examination unless a completed Form DFS-K4 DI4-1022 is on file with the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

    (3) To be eligible to participate in the retention examination, an individual must sSubmit fingerprints in accordance with Rule 69A-37.036, F.A.C. a fingerprint card to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training with the current processing fee. The fingerprint card will be forwarded to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    (4) The Bureau, or its designee, will schedule the date and time for all retention examinations.

    (5) Each individual will be required to wear N.F.P.A. labeled approved helmet, fire coat, bunker pants, boots, protective hood, self-contained breathing aparatus (“SCBA”), mask, personal alert safety system (“PASS device”), and gloves. Such equipment shall be in operating condition to enter a hazardous environment and comply with the NFPA edition noted on the label, tag or design.

    (6) Any individual who does not obtain a passing score of 70% or more on the retention examination will be permitted one opportunity to repeat the retake examination. The examination must be repeated retake must occur within 6 months of the original examination or the opportunity is forfeited.

    (7) Failure to pass the examination within the timeframes set forth above of the re-take examination will result in the individual’s having to successfully complete Firefighter I and II training as defined in Rule 69A-37.055, F.A.C., before a new application and any additional testing can occur.

    (8) Proposed effective date January 1, 2009.

    Specific Authority 633.38(1)(a), 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.35, 633.38, 633.45 FS. History–New 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.0527, Amended 1-1-09.

     

    69A-37.054 Out of State Training – Certificate of Compliance; Special Certificate of Compliance.

    (1) Certificate of Compliance. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.

    (a)1. To qualify to take the examination for a certificate of compliance, the individual must submit:

    a. A completed Form DFS-K4-1309 “Preliminary Equivalency Application for Firefighter Minimum Curriculum Requirements,” 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.

    b. A completed Form DFS-K4-1016 “Application for Firefighter Certification Examination,” 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.

    c. Form DFS-K4-1022, “Medical Examination,” completed in accordance with Rule 69A-37.037, F.A.C.

    d. A copy of a high school diploma in accordance with Rule 69A-37.034, F.A.C.

    e. Fingerprints in accordance with Rule 69A-37.036, F.A.C.

    f. The appropriate fee in accordance with subsection 69A-37.050(6), F.A.C.

    2. In order for a person to be eligible to be tested, a complete application must be received by the Bureau not less than 10 business days prior to the scheduled examination date for review, verification, and approval.

    (b) The Bureau shall issue a certificate of compliance to any qualified person who:

    1. Successfully passes the written and practical examination as required by Rule 69A-37.056, F.A.C. This examination is given during February, May, September, and November and is administered only at the Florida State Fire College.

    (a) The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training shall issue a certificate of compliance to any person who successfully passes the written and practical examination as required by Rule 69A-37.056, F.A.C. This examination is given during February, May, September, and November and is administered only at the Florida State Fire College in Lowell.

    (b)1. To qualify to take the examination for the certificate of compliance, the individual must submit:

    a. A completed Form DI4-1016 “Application for Certification as a Firefighter,” 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.

    b. A completed Form DI4-1309 “Equivalency Examination Preliminary Application,” 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.

    c. A copy of a medical examination taken within 6 months from the date the application for certification was received by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, with the results of the examination indicated on a completed Form DI4-1022 “Medical Examination”, 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.

    d. A copy of high school diploma or its equivalent.

    e. The required fingerprint card, fingerprint card processing fee, and application fee.

    f. A completed Form DI4-1020 “Personal Inquiry Waiver,” 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.

    2. In order for a person to be eligible to be tested, required paperwork must be received by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training not less than 10 business days prior to the scheduled examination date for review, verification, and approval.

    (c) The individual is eligible to receive a certificate of compliance if he or she:

    2.1. Passes the examination;

    3.2. Meets the other requirements of Section 633.35(2), F.S.; and

    4.3. Complies with the requirements of this section Submits the forms required by these rules.

    (c)(d) Only one opportunity to repeat retake of the examination is permitted and must be taken within 6 months of the initial examination date or be forfeited. Failure to pass the examination within this timeframe will result in the individual’s having to successfully complete the Firefighter training as defined in Rule 69A-37.055, F.A.C., before any additional testing can occur.

    (d)(e) The individual must be pre-registered not less than 10 business days prior to the date of the examination.

    (f) Failing the retake examination within the 6 month time period will result in the individual’s having to retake complete both the Firefighter I and Firefighter II training before any additional testing can occur.

    (2) Special Certificate of Compliance. SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.

    (a) The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training shall issue a special certificate of compliance to an individual from another state who provides proof of employment as the Administrative and Command Head of the fire/rescue/emergency services organization of an employing agency as defined in Section 633.30, F.S., and who meets all the requirements of this subsection. The Administrative and Command Head of a fire/rescue/emergency services organization is permitted to hold the title of director, fire chief, or other title. This individual is permitted to respond to emergency incidents with ultimate onsite management, command, and supervisory authority over employees engaged in operations involving fire, hazardous materials, building collapse, confined space rescue, and other emergency operations.

    (b) Any person making application for a special certificate of compliance as the designated Administrative and Command Head of an organization must meet all the requirements of this subsection, as well as successfully passing the written examinations, and submitting all the documents, and meeting all the requirements of this subsection (1) of this rule, with the exception of the completion of the practical portion of the examination and the requirements of Rule 69A-37.037, F.A.C. required in this section. The applicant shall also:

    1. Successfully pass the Certificate of Competence examination for Fire Officer I as administered by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training; and

    2. Complete a course of instruction of at least six hours presented by the Bureau which shall include: Attend a 6 hour seminar as determined by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training outlining:

    a. Chapter 633, F.S., “Fire Prevention and Control” and the applicable rules;

    b. Chapter 447, F.S., “Labor Organizations” and the applicable rules;.

    c. The State Emergency Response Plan, Florida Field Operations Guide, and related documents and plans;

    d. Chapter 286, F.S., known as the “Sunshine Law”, and Chapter 119, F.S., known as the “Public Records Law”.

    3. Submit a completed Form DFS-K4 DI4-1016 “Application for Firefighter Certification Examination as a Firefighter,” 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.

    4. Submit a completed Form DFS-K4 DI4-1309 “Preliminary Equivalency Examination Firefighter Minimum Curriculum Requirements Preliminary Application,” 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.

    (3) Proposed effective date January 1, 2009.

    Specific Authority 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.45(1)(a) FS. History–New 9-7-81, Formerly 4A-37.11, 4A-37.54, Amended 11-26-85, 1-3-90, 6-30-91, 3-20-95, 12-9-96, 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.054, Amended 1-1-09.

     

    69A-37.055 Minimum Curriculum Requirements for Training Firefighter Recruits or Firefighters.

    (1) The minimum firefighter training embodied in the curriculum requirements for schools operated by or for any employing agency for the specific purpose of training firefighter recruits or firefighters shall consist of 206 hours of training to complete Part I (equivalent to NFPA Firefighter I compliant) and an additional 192 hours to complete Part II (equivalent to NFPA Firefighter II compliant) training. Completion of both Part I and Part II represents the required 398 160 hours of training to complete Firefighter I training and an additional 200 hours to complete Firefighter II training. Completion of both Firefighter I and Firefighter II represents the required 360 hours referred to collectively hereinafter as the “Minimum Standards Course.” which is required to be certified as a firefighter. The individual courses shall have the titles, content, and at least the minimum hours of instruction as prescribed by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training in this rule. Part I completion shall be documented when the required coursework identified in this section has been completed. These courses shall be delivered by an instructor approved by the Bureau. A score of 70% or more must be achieved on each of a written and practical examination delivered by the Bureau. Part I curriculum may be delivered by a recognized fire department. The completion of the Form DFS-K4 DI4-1028 “Verification of Prescribed Training Hours” evidencing compliance with minimum curriculum requirements shall be presented to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Field Representative prior to the state certification examination for Firefighter II. Form DI4-1028 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. The school or employing agency is permitted to and is encouraged to, offer additional training above that training required by this chapter for firefighter recruit training.

    (2) Curriculum requirements. The Bureau will develop and maintain an objective-based curriculum addressing the topics contained in this subsection. Such curriculum shall be available electronically through the Division of State Fire Marshal’s website and by email upon request. The curriculum will list each topic area, the required hours, and the objectives. The curriculum will be maintained by the Bureau.

    (a) Part I of the curriculum, consisting of 206 hours of knowledge and skill-based training, will include:

    1. Orientation. Orientation is a pre-class meeting to cover the following topics:

    a. Outline of Training Program.

    b. Student Duties & Responsibilities.

    c. Testing Procedures.

    d. Familiarization with the Training Provider.

    e. Responsibilities of the Training Provider.

    f. Study Habits.

    g. Personnel Policies of the Training Provider.

    h. NFPA 1582, “Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters”, 2007 Edition.

    2. Chapter 5 of NFPA Standard 1001, “Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications”, 2008 Edition,  hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of  NFPA publications can be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.

    3. Federal Requirements for Part I.

    a. National Incident Management System – NIMS 100 Self Study.

    b. National Incident Management System – NIMS IS-700 Self Study.

    4. Florida-Specific Requirements.

    a. Florida Incident Field Operations Guide (FOG).

    b. Fire Department Terminology

    c. Apparatus and Company Familiarization.

    d. Emergency Driving, Sections 316.126 and 316.2398, F.S.

    e. Rule Chapter 69A-37, F.A.C.

    f. Florida Division of Forestry NWCG S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior.

    g. Florida Division of Forestry NWCG S-130 Wildland Firefighter Training.

    h. Physical Fitness Education.

    i. Physical Fitness Training.

    j. EMS First Responder – Current Certification as an emergency medical technician or paramedic, or successful completion of a USDOT first responder course will substitute for this area. Documentation of current certification or completion shall be submitted prior to completion of this curiculum.

    k. Florida State Emergency Response Committee – Awareness Level Hazardous Materials.

    l. Florida State Emergency Response Committee – Operations Level Hazardous Materials.

    m. Examinations: each portion of the outline shall be the subject of both a written and a performance test to obtain the best measure of learning.

    n. Course Review.

    (b) Part II of the curriculum, consisting of 192 hours of knowledge and skill-based training, which together with Part I totals 398 hours, will include:

    l. Chapter 6 of NFPA Standard 1001, “Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications”, 2008 Edition, adopted and incorporated herein by reference. Copies of NFPA publications can be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.

    2. Florida Specific Requirements.

    a. Structural Collapse Awareness.

    b. Examinations: each portion of the outline shall be the subject of a test, both academic and performance, to obtain the best measure of learning.

    c. Course Review.

    d. Florida Fire Chiefs Statewide Emergency Response Plan.

    e. Thermal Imagining – (TIC).

    f. Positive Pressure Ventilation.

    g. Company Evolutions – Engine.

    h. Company Evolutions – Ladder.

    i. Company Evolutions – Combined Operations.

    j. Air Monitoring – CO, LEL, O2 – SCBA.

    k. New Challenges.

    l. Firefighter Safety and Survival.

    m. Physical Fitness Training.

    (a) Firefighter I Certification shall be obtained by successful completion of the required course work identified in this section. These courses shall be delivered by an Instructor approved by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training and a score of 70% or more must be obtained on a written state examination delivered by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. These courses need not be delivered at a State Certified Training Center.

    (b) Each applicant shall submit a completed Form DI4-1380 “Firefighter I Training Record,” 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.

    (3) Proposed effective date January 1, 2009. Applicants failing the Firefighter I examination are permitted to retake the examination within a 6 month period. Retakes after that 6 month period require a new application for testing to be submitted to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

    (4)(a) Persons certified at the Firefighter I level are permitted to proceed directly into Firefighter II Training at a State Certified Training Center as openings are available.

    (b) Firefighter I certified persons shall enter Firefighter II training at a State Certified Training Center within:

    1. 1 year of certification at the Firefighter I level, or

    2. 3 years of certification as a Firefighter I, if verifiable and continuous affiliation as a volunteer firefighter with an organized fire department is maintained.

    (c) Failure to enter Firefighter II Training within the time frames specified in paragraph (b) shall result in such applicant being required to complete the Firefighter I training program again prior to entry into the Firefighter II program.

    (5) Entry into the Firefighter II training program at any State Certified Training Center shall require the applicant to demonstrate proficiency in Firefighter I knowledge and tasks to the satisfaction of the Training Center unless the Firefighter I and Firefighter II Training are taking place contiguously or consecutively at the same training center as a single course of instruction.

    (6) Firefighter I:

    (a)1. Orientation, Apparatus and Equipment (6 1/2 hours lecture): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    a. Introduction;

    b. Florida Fire Chiefs Disaster Response Plan;

    c. Outline of training program;

    d. Student duties and responsibilities;

    e. Testing procedures;

    f. Familiarization with training facilities;

    g. Responsibilities of the training;

    h. Purpose and objectives of fire service;

    i. Fire department organizational structure;

    j. The firefighter’s responsibilities in the community;

    k. History of the fire service;

    l. Higher education in the fire service;

    m. Study habits;

    n. Personnel policies of the school;

    o. Fire department terminology;

    p. Emergency driving;

    q. Objectives for Firefighter I and II in the NFPA Standard 1001, “Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications”, 1997 edition;

    r. NFPA 1582, “Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters,” 1997 edition;

    s. Rule Chapter 69A-37, F.A.C.;

    t. Section 633.30, and Sections 633.34 through 633.353, F.S.

    2. NFPA Standard 1001, “Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications”, 1997 edition, and NFPA 1582, “Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters”, 2000 edition, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of the NFPA publications can be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.

    (b) Fire Behavior (3 1/2 hours lecture): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Principles of combustion and chemistry of fire;

    2. Classes of fire and characteristics of combustibles;

    3. Principles of fire control.

    (c) Portable Extinguishers (2 1/2 hours lecture, 1 hour drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Types and classes;

    2. Extinguishing agents;

    3. Demonstrations and student drills.

    (d) Personal Protective Equipment (7 hours lecture, 3 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Types, use and care of firefighter protective clothing and equipment;

    2. Types of protective breathing apparatus;

    3. Limitations of each;

    4. Practice drills and exercises.

    (e) Ropes and Knots (4 hours lecture, 2 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Rope construction, care and inspection;

    2. Life safety rope;

    3. Utility rope;

    4. Bends, hitches and knots;

    5. Methods of lashing; and

    6. Hoisting tools and equipment.

    (f) Water Supply (3 hours lecture, 2 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Components of municipal water supply systems and rural water supply operations;

    2. Fire hydrants.

    (g) Ladders (4 1/2 hours lecture, 3 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Parts, types, construction, maintenance, and testing of fire service ground ladders;

    2. Pumper fire apparatus extension, roof and folding ladders;

    3. Handling, carrying and raising of ground ladders;

    4. Climbing and operating from ladders.

    (h) Hose (7 hours lecture, 3 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Size, construction, care and testing of hose;

    2. Couplings, appliances and tools;

    3. Hose lays and procedures;

    4. Hose loads;

    5. Hose rolls;

    6. Hose load finishes;

    7. Hose evolutions.

    (i) Water Fire Streams (3 1/2 hours lecture, 2 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Extinguishing properties of water;

    2. Types and size of fire streams;

    3. Nozzles;

    4. Introduction to hydraulics;

    5. Fire stream evolutions.

    (j) Fire Control (5 hours lecture, 3 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Fire suppression techniques for Class A through D fires;

    2. Fire company tactics for:

    a. Single-family dwellings;

    b. High-rise structures;

    c. Basement, vehicle, trash, rubbish and wildland fires;

    3. Fires and emergencies in confined enclosures;

    4. Fire suppression evolutions.

    (k) Automatic Sprinkler Systems (2 hours lecture): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Basics of automatic fire sprinkler systems;

    2. Standpipe systems;

    3. Control of water flow.

    (l) Forcible Entry (7 1/2 hours lecture, 3 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Assessing situations requiring forcible entry;

    2. Forcible entry tools, proper care and usage;

    3. Specific techniques for forcing entry through doors, windows, walls, fences and floors.

    (m) Building Search and Victim Removal (4 1/2 hours lecture, 2 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Difference between rescue and extrication;

    2. Primary and secondary search;

    3. Safety guidelines; victim removal.

    1. Review of fire behavior; situations requiring ventilation;(n) Ventilation (4 hours lecture, 1 hour drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    2. Procedures for vertical, horizontal and forced ventilation.

    (o) Loss Control (4 1/2 hours lecture, 1 hour drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Salvage operations; types of salvage;

    2. Covers and equipment and their uses;

    3. Care and maintenance of salvage equipment; water chutes;

    4. Catchalls;

    5. Overhaul operations;

    6. Search for and extinguishing hidden fires;

    7. Protecting and preserving evidence.

    (p) Building Construction (3 hours lecture): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. The five basic types of building construction,

    2. The effects of fire on common building materials;

    3. Firefighter hazards directly related to building construction.

    (q) Fire Prevention and Public Education (3 1/2 hours lecture, 1 hour drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Recognition of hazards;

    2. Fire inspections, dwelling surveys, station tours and public fire education demonstrations;

    3. Smoke detectors;

    4. Stop, drop and roll;

    5. Fire company inspection procedures;

    6. Report writing;

    7. School drill procedures, and

    8. Educating the public on home firesafety.

    (r) Firefighter Safety (3 1/2 hours lecture): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Physical fitness and health;

    2. Fireground safety;

    3. Tool and equipment safety;

    4. Electric generating and lighting equipment;

    5. Apparatus safety;

    6. Station safety;

    7. Safety in training.

    (s) Fire Alarms and Communications (4 hours lecture): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Fire alarm transmission;

    2. Private and public alerting systems;

    3. Radio procedures for fire department personnel.

    (t)1. First Responder (20 hours lecture, 20 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    a. Diagnostic signs and symptoms;

    b. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation;

    c. Vehicle extraction; and

    d. Patient movement.

    2. If an individual is currently certified as an emergency medical technician or paramedic or has taken a First Responder course he or she is exempt from this portion of the Minimum Standards Course. Documentation of certification or proof of training shall be submitted at the beginning of the Minimum Standards Course.

    (u) Controlled Burning (2 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training: practice exercises in:

    1. Fire control in structures;

    2. Class “A” materials; and

    3. Vehicles.

    (v) Awareness Level Hazardous Materials (8 hours lecture): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Identification of hazardous materials and their potential dangers;

    2. Personal safety precautions to be taken when functioning as a hazardous materials first responder;

    3. The basic options, requirements and limitations of methods to control, contain, and confine the hazard.

    Completion of the Firefighter I program does not constitute certification as a full-time, professional, or certified firefighter. No person is permitted to be employed as a paid full-time professional or certified firefighter unless that person has completed and passed the Minimum Standards Course and has received the Firefighter II certification.

    (7) Firefighter II:

    (a) Implementing an Incident Management System (2 1/2 hours lecture).

    (b) Personal Protective Equipment (5 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Use and care of protective breathing apparatus;

    2. Limitations of each;

    3. Practice drills and exercises.

    (c) Ropes and Knots (6 hours drill): life safety rope; The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Utility rope;

    2. Bends, hitches and knots;

    3. Methods of lashing; and

    4. Hoisting tools and equipment.

    (d) Ladders (12 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Pumper fire apparatus extension, roof and folding ladders;

    2. Handling, carrying and raising of ground ladders;

    3. Climbing and operating from ladders.

    (e) Hose (3 hours lecture, 16 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Appliances and tools;

    2. Hose lays and procedures;

    3. Hose loads;

    4. Hose rolls;

    5. Hose load finishes;

    6. Hose evolutions.

    (f) Foam Fire Streams (5 hours lecture, 4 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Extinguishing properties of foam;

    2. Types and size of fire streams;

    3. Nozzles;

    4. Foam fire streams;

    5. Fire stream evolutions.

    (g) Fire Control (5 1/2 hours lecture, 16 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Fire suppression techniques for Class A through D fires;

    2. Fire company tactics for:

    a. Single-family dwellings,

    b. High-rise structures,

    c. Basement, vehicle, trash, rubbish and wildland fires (wildland fire component must be 2 hours lecture);

    3. Ignitable liquid and flammable gas control;

    4. Fires and emergencies in confined enclosures;

    5. Fire suppression evolutions.

    (h) Automatic Sprinkler Systems (3 1/2 hours lecture): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Automatic fire sprinkler systems;

    2. Standpipe systems;

    3. Detection, alarm and suppression operations as they relate to standpipe and sprinkler systems.

    (i) Forcible Entry (2 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Assessing situations requiring forcible entry;

    2. Forcible entry tools;

    3. Specific techniques for forcing entry through doors, windows, walls, fences and floors.

    (j) Rescue and Extrication (15 hours lecture, 14 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Assessment of situations requiring rescue or extrication;

    2. Tools and equipment used for rescue and extrication;

    3. Specific techniques for various rescue situations;

    4. Search procedures;

    5. Vehicle extrication.

    (k) Building Search and Victim Removal (4 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Primary and secondary search;

    2. Safety guidelines;

    3. Victim removal.

    (l) Ventilation (4 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Situations requiring ventilation;

    2. Procedures for vertical, horizontal, and forced ventilation.

    (m) Loss Control (4 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Salvage operations;

    2. Covers and equipment and their uses;

    3. Care and maintenance of salvage equipment;

    4. Water chutes;

    5. Overhaul operations;

    6. Search for and extinguishing hidden fires;

    7. Protecting and preserving evidence.

    (n) Building Construction (2 1/2 hours lecture): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. The five basic types of building construction;

    2. The effects of fire on common building materials;

    3. Firefighter hazards directly related to building construction;

    4. Construction materials and building collapse.

    (o) Fire Prevention and Public Education (3 hours lecture, 2 1/2 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Recognition of hazards;

    2. Identification of detection and suppression system components;

    3. Pre-incident surveys;

    4. Fire inspections, fire company inspection procedures;

    5. Filling out reports and surveys.

    (p) Fire Cause Determination (3 hours lecture): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. The firefighter’s role;

    2. Securing the fire scene;

    3. Preserving evidence;

    4. Legal considerations.

    (q) Fire Alarms and Communications (2 1/2 hours lecture, 1 hour drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Fire alarm transmission;

    2. Private and public alerting systems;

    3. Radio procedures for fire department personnel;

    4. Incident reports.

    (r) Physical Fitness (8 hours): supervised exercises during training.

    (s) Examinations (12 hours): each portion of the outline shall be the subject of a test, both academic and performance, for best measure of learning.

    (t) Controlled Burning (16 hours drill): The following elements shall be included in this section of training: practice exercises in:

    1. Fire control in structures;

    2. Flammable liquids;

    3. Liquefied petroleum or natural gas; and

    4. Vehicles.

    (u) Operations Level Hazardous Materials (16 hours lecture): The following elements shall be included in this section of training:

    1. Identification of hazardous materials;

    2. Personal safety precautions to be taken;

    3. The basic options, requirements and limitations of methods to control, contain, and confine the hazard.

    (v) Course Review (4 hours lecture, 8 hours drill).

    Specific Authority 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.45(1)(a), (b) FS. History–New 9-7-81, Formerly 4A-37.10, 4A-37.55, Amended 11-26-85, 1-3-90, 6-30-91, 3-20-95, 12-10-01, 1-1-09.

     

    69A-37.056 Specifications for Certifiable Training.

    To be recognized for certification as a firefighter by the Bureau Division, training shall be obtained under the conditions as specified herein. Satisfactory completion of the prescribed training, instruction, and standards in accordance with these specifications shall be certified by a designated instructor or member of the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training staff.

    (1) Part I curriculum set forth in subsection 69A-37.055(2), F.A.C., taught independent of Part II curriculum set forth in paragraph 69A-37.055(2)(b), F.A.C., may be conducted through fire departments or facilities other than approved training centers, but must be compliant to or have access to all facilities, equipment, and instructors required for the delivery of the curriculum. Curriculum set forth in paragraphs 69A-37.055(2)(a) and (b), F.A.C., taught as the Minimum Standards Course shall be taught at a facility approved pursuant to Rule 69A-37.60, F.A.C. Alternative delivery techniques including mentoring and/or blended learning (traditional classroom with computer based training must be approved by the Bureau and provide for verified complete compliance to the skill and knowledge objectives. The training shall take place in a training center or facility approved for such training by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

    (2) The training shall be given by instructors certified by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. In addition, First Responder Lead Instructors shall be currently certified as an emergency medical technician or paramedic in the state of Florida and certified as an American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor.

    (3) All subjects listed in the Minimum Standards Course the approved Firefighter I and Firefighter II courses shall be included in the curriculum.

    (4) Each sStudent enrolled in a Minimum Standards Course Firefighter I course or a Firefighter II course, or both courses, shall receive instruction and training in every course subject of the curriculum. Knowledge-based curriculum Instruction and training shall not be less than the number of hours specified for each subject. Skill-based curriculum hours are based upon an ideal class size of 30 with a student to instructor ratio of one instructor for every six students, and a student to equipment ratio of one piece or set of equipment for every six students. Hours may be adjusted according to the actual class ratio.

    (5)(a) One aspect of training is psychomotor skills development, which includes the demonstrated ability to perform individually and as a member of a team or group all tasks and operations associated with the training in a manner which does not present a threat to the safety of the trainee, co-workers, or others and which contributes to the successful achievement of the purpose for which the task or operation is being performed.

    (b) If, in the professional opinion of the instructors, the student does not possess the qualities necessary to satisfactorily perform psychomotor tasks, the student shall be dropped from the training program.

    (6) The knowledge and/or skill of each subject area within the Minimum Standards Course will be tested to validate the acquisition and application of such knowledge and skill. All subject area and final tests, both written and practical, given during the Minimum Standards Course training shall require maintenance of a percentage score of not less than 70% on each subject listed in the Minimum Standards Course the prescribed Firefighter I and Firefighter II courses. If a minimum score of 70% is not achieved on any test, the student shall be afforded a one-time make up examination to achieve the required 70%. Tests used shall be designed to encompass all the significant contents of the subjects being taught. Students not in compliance with the minimum score requirement shall be dropped from the course.

    (a) In order to sit for the state examination, the information required by Sections 633.34 and 633.35, F.S., must be furnished to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

    (b) State examinations, consisting of a written and a practical part, shall be administered by a Field Representative of the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, or designee, and shall encompass all components of the Minimum Standards Course the Firefighter I course for Firefighter I testing and all components of both Firefighter I and Firefighter II courses for State Certification as a Firefighter. The applicant must attain a score of 70 percent on both the written and practical examinations to receive a certificate of compliance. The 70% score requirements for both written and practical examinations shall prevail in this testing environment as well.

    (c) The state practical examination will be administered at the local training facility. Whenever possible, the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training will schedule the state examination date at the convenience of the training facility. The written examination will be administered electronically at the local training center facility or local testing center if the training center lacks the capacity to support electronic testing.

    (d) Only one retake of the state examination is permitted. Retakes of the practical portion of the examination will be offered only at the Florida State Fire College during the months of February, May, September, and November. Retakes of the written portion of the examination will be offered at the Regional Testing Sites in February, May, September, November and monthly at the Florida State Fire College. Students must be pre-registered at least 10 business days prior to the date of the examination.

    (e) The retake of the Firefighter II Certification Examination must be taken within 6 months of the initial examination date.

    (f) Failing the retake of the Firefighter II Certification Examination within the prescribed 6 month time period will result in the individual having to repeat the Firefighter II Course.

    (7) In general classroom work, the number of students per certified instructor will be determined by the instructor on the basis of complexity of the subject.

    (8) In demonstrations involving the use of equipment and performance of tasks under non-hazardous conditions, whether in the classroom or in the field, there shall be no less than one certified instructor for each ten students.

    (9) In field work under conditions considered hazardous there shall be not less than one certified instructor for each six students, but in no case shall there be less than two certified instructors. The instructors shall be placed to oversee the safety and effectiveness of the training. Live Fire Training shall be conducted in accordance with Rule 69A-37.405, F.A.C.

    (10) In those instances in which the normal scheduled time does not allow for compliance with the foregoing limitations, the time allotted to those classes shall be extended as necessary to ensure compliance with the intent and purpose of these rules.

    (11) Proposed effective date January 1, 2009.

    Specific Authority 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.35(2) FS. History–New 9-7-81, Formerly 4A-37.16, 4A-37.56, Amended 11-26-85, 1-3-90, 6-30-91, 3-20-95, 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.056, Amended 1-1-09.

     

    69A-37.057 Roster of Students.

    During the first week of training for the Minimum Standards Course, a roster of students FST-4 form entitled the “Roster of Students” shall be electronically completed and forwarded to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, with all supporting paperwork (i.e., release of a building to burn, if applicable; any required affidavits for use of other facilities or equipment; pre-certification paperwork, or verification that said pre-certification paperwork has been received by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training for students enrolled in class) as evidence of students who are enrolled in approved training programs. State examination dates will not be scheduled until such time as the FST-4 form, with all documents are  supporting papers, is received and approved by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. The names of all instructors to be utilized in the training session, with certificate number and issue date, are to be added to this roster. Form FST-4 is incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.061(2), F.A.C., and The roster can be completed on line at www.floridastatefirecollege.org. obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C.

    Proposed effective date January 1, 2009.

    Specific Authority 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.45(1) FS. History–New 9-7-81, Formerly 4A-37.17, 4A-37.57, Amended 11-26-85, 1-3-90, 6-30-91, 3-20-95, Formerly 4A-37.057, Amended  1-1-09.

     

    69A-37.058 Verification of Prescribed Training Hours.

    (1) At the completion of the Minimum Training Course Firefighter II training, on the date of the state certification examination, the instructor-in-charge of the course shall present to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Field Representative Form one DFS-K4 DI4-1028 “Verification of Prescribed Training Hours,” signed by each instructor who taught a specific subject, as listed on Form DFS-K4 DI4-1028.

    (2) If Form DFS-K4 DI4-1028 is not available for the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Field Representative, the state certification examination will not be administered.

    (3) Form DFS-K4 DI4-1028 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.

    (4) Proposed effective date January 1, 2009.

    Specific Authority 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.45(1) FS. History–New 9-7-81, Formerly 4A-37.58, Amended 1-3-90, 6-30-91, 3-20-95, 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.058, Amended 1-1-09.


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Dave Casey, Chief, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services
    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Les Hallman, Director, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 21, 2007
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: January 11, 2008, February 8, 2008, April 11, 2008

Document Information

Comments Open:
8/22/2008
Summary:
All references to Firefighter I are changed to Part I. An application process for certificate of compliance is added, forms are updated and the curriculum for firefighter training is updated. It requires a minimum of 398 hours.
Purpose:
To remove references to the Firefighter I category and adopt the latest National Fire Protection Association Standards for Training.
Rulemaking Authority:
633.38(1)(a), 633.45(2)(a) FS.
Law:
633.34(4), 633.35, 633.35(2), 633.38, 633.45, 633.45(1)(a), (b), 633.45(2)(a),(i), 633.101(1) FS.
Contact:
Dave Casey, Chief, Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Fighter Standards and Training, Florida State Fire College, 11655 N. W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL 34482-1486; Telephone: (352)369-2800; Email: DAVE.CASEY@myfloridacfo.com
Related Rules: (11)
69A-37.0335. Qualification of New Employee
69A-37.0336. Application Process Certificate of Compliance
69A-37.036. Determination of Moral Character
69A-37.037. Firefighter Training Course Medical Examination
69A-37.039. Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification
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