Ala. Admin. Code r. 360-X-6-.04

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

Section 360-X-6-.04 - Certified Fire Officer IV

(1) Requirements

(a) The candidate must be a Certified Fire Officer III.

(b) Examination. There will be an examination for state certification for each level of progression provided by the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission.

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

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

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

(2) Administration

(a) Scope. This standard identifies the professional level of competence required to perform the duties of a Fire Officer IV.

(b) Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify, in terms of performance objectives, the minimum requirements for professional service as a Fire Officer IV. It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements. This standard shall cover the requirements for the Fire Officer IV level of progression.

(c) General

1. It is not required for the objectives to be mastered in the order they appear.

2. The Fire Officer III shall meet all of the objectives for Fire Officer IV before being certified at the Fire Officer IV level; and the objectives for each succeeding level in the progression shall be met before being certified at the next higher level.

(3) Objectives

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

(4) Alternative Certification

(a) Individuals not certified to the Fire Officer III and Fire Instructor II level completing equivalent course work as approved by the Commission are eligible for alternative certification under the following conditions:

1. Alabama state licensed Emergency Medical Technicians certified as EMS or Rescue Officer III may be certified as EMS Officer IV.

2. Individuals certified as EMS or Rescue Officer III and able to demonstrate particular competence in the area of rescue operations may be certified as Rescue Officer IV.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 360-X-6-.04

Filed November 7, 1991. New Rule: Filed May 6, 1994, Effective Date June 10, 1994. Amended: Filed January 22, 2001; effective February 26, 2001. Amended: Filed December 13, 2002; effective January 17, 2003. Amended: Filed December 12, 2008; effective January 16, 2009.

Author: W. L. Langston

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