Section R. 29.402a - Conducting a council-approved course requirementsRule 2a.
(1) An instruction hour must consist of 50 minutes of instruction time and 10 minutes break time, totaling 1 clock hour.(2) A course funded using fireworks safety fees under section 13 of the act, MCL 29.373, must have a minimum of 8 individuals who are registered in the training information network not less than 72 hours before the start of the course. If the minimum number of individuals are not registered by that time, the course must be cancelled. (a) An exception to the course minimum requirements for the firefighter I with hazardous materials operations course, the firefighter II course, or the firefighter I and II with hazardous materials operations course may be granted by a bureau region coordinator who must notify the state fire marshal of the exception.(b) A request for an exception for courses other than those courses listed in subdivision (a) of this subrule shall be submitted in writing and may be granted by a bureau region coordinator who shall notify the state fire marshal of the exception if the exception is granted.(3) The minimum size for conducting a written or practical certification examination is 8 individuals.(4) The maximum class size for an approved firefighter I with hazardous materials operations course, the firefighter II course, or the firefighter I and II with hazardous materials operations course is 25 individuals. A course must comply with all of the following requirements: (a) A lead certified fire instructor must be identified and present for all practical training sessions.(b) A certified firefighter assisting with practical training sessions must be certified to the level of the skill being taught.(c) A minimum ratio of 1 certified fire instructor or certified firefighter for every 5 individuals must be present during all practical training evolutions.(d) A bureau region coordinator may approve a larger class size, up to a maximum of 35 individuals, if special circumstances exist and adequate instructor staffing and equipment is provided.(5) The following individuals may conduct council-approved training courses and examinations: (a) Individuals who are under contract with the bureau to act as a training coordinator.(b) Instructors who deliver bureau approved examinations.Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.402a
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