Determination of Moral Character, Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification, Out of State Training - Certificate of Compliance; Special Certificate of Compliance, Minimum Curriculum Requirements for Training Firefighter Recruits or ...

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of State Fire Marshal

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
69A-37.036: Determination of Moral Character
69A-37.039: Prescribed Forms for Training and 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-37.058: Verification of Prescribed Training Hours

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 34 No. 34, August 22, 2008 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

The Notice of Change is published in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., Florida Statutes.

69A-37.036 Determination of Moral Character.

(1) Applicants for a Certificate of Compliance as a firefighter shall submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a criminal background check. Determination of good moral character is required prior to certification as a firefighter pursuant to Sections 633.34(3)(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(3)(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.

Specific Authority 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.34(3)(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_________.

 

69A-37.039 Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification.

Specific Authority 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.046, 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.

 

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

(1) Certificate of Compliance.

(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;

2. Passes the examination;

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

3.4. Complies with the requirements of this section.

(2) Special Certificate of Compliance.

(b) Any person making application for a special certificate of compliance as the designated Administrative and Command Head of an organization must successfully pass the written examinations, submit all the documents, and meet all the requirements of this subsection, with the exception of the completion of the practical portion of the examination and the requirement of Rule

2. Complete a course of instruction of at least six hours presented by the Bureau which shall include:

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

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

(1) No change.

(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. through 2. No change.

3. Incident Command 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. Wildland Fire Fighting Florida-Specific Requirements.

a. Florida Incident Field Operations Guide (FOG).

5.b. Fire Department Terminology.

c. Apparatus and Company Familiarization.

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

7.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.

8.h. Physical Fitness Education.

9.i. Physical Fitness Training.

10.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.

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

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

12.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.

13.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:

1. No change.

2. Florida Specific Requirements

a. through c. No change.

d. Florida Fire Chiefs Statewide Emergency Response Plan

e. through m. No change.

69A-37.056 Specifications for Certifiable Training.

To be recognized for certification as a firefighter by the Bureau, training shall be obtained under the conditions 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 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, in accordance with Rule 69A-37.060, F.A.C. Curriculum set forth in paragraph 69A-37.055(2)(a) and (b), F.A.C., taught as the Minimum Standards Course shall be taught at a facilitity approved pursuant to Rule 69A-37.060, 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.

(6) The knowledge and/or skill of Eeach subject area within the Minimum Standards Course will be tested to validate the acquisition and application of relevant such knowledge and skill. All subject area and final tests, both written and practical, given during the Minimum Standards Course shall require maintenance of a percentage score of not less than 70% on each subject listed in the Minimum Standards Course. 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%. Students not in compliance with the minimum score requirement shall be dropped from the course.

69A-37.058 Verification of Prescribed Training Hours.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Form DFS-K4 -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.

(3)(4) Proposed effective date January 1, 2009.