Ala. Admin. Code r. 360-X-15-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 360-X-15-.01 - Incipient Facility Fire Brigade Member

(1) Requirements

(a) Candidate

1. A candidate must be physically able to perform the tasks associated with fire brigade training.

2. The minimum age requirement is 18 years.

3. Prior to certification, the candidate shall meet the general knowledge, skill, performance and additional requirement as set out in Chapter 4 of NFPA 472 or Chapter 4 of NFPA 1072.

4. The certification expires one (1) year from the date the person leaves the fire brigade.

(b) Instructor

1. This course must be taught by an instructor who has been certified by the Commission as a Fire Instructor.

(c) Facility

1. This course will be taught at a facility which is in possession of minimum resources required for at least temporary approval.

(d) Examination

1. There will be an examination for state certification provided by the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission.

2. An overall score of 70% is required for the successful completion of this examination.

3. Re-test may be taken after 30 days and within 12 months of course completion.

4. All certification testing, to include re-testing, must be completed within 12 months of the course completion date.

(2) Administration

(a) Scope

1. This standard identifies the professional levels of competence required of the Incipient Facility Fire Brigade Member.

(b) Purpose

1. The purpose of this standard is to identify the minimum requirements of professional competence required for service as an Incipient Facility Fire Brigade Member.

2. It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements.

(c) General

1. Each of the performance objectives for the Incipient Facility Fire Brigade Member shall be performed swiftly, safely and with competence. Each objective shall be met in its entirety.

2. The brigade member shall meet all of the objectives for Incipient Facility Fire Brigade Member as outlined in the Teaching Outline before being certified at that level.

3. It is not required for the objectives to be mastered in the order they appear. The Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission shall establish the instructional priority and the training program content to prepare individuals to meet the performance objectives of this standard.

(3) Objectives

(a) The objectives of this standard are based on the ability of the Incipient Facility Fire Brigade Member to demonstrate knowledge and skills as outlined in the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission Teaching Outline for Facility Fire Brigade Member, current edition.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 360-X-15-.01

Filed May 4, 1992. Amended: Filed January 22, 2001; effective February 26, 2001. Amended: Filed December 13, 2002; effective January 17, 2003. Amended: Filed May 8, 2008; effective June 12, 2008. Amended: Filed October 30, 2012; effective December 4, 2012.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2016, eff. 9/25/2016.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 04, January 31, 2019, eff. 3/4/2019.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 04, January 31, 2020, eff. 3/16/2020.

Author: Allan C. Rice

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 36-32-1 thru 32-32-12.