Section R. 29.405a - Classification for fire chief; requirements; reciprocityRule 5a.
(1) This rule provides the classification for fire chief pursuant to section 9 of the act, MCL 29.369.(2) A fire chief is an individual who meets both of the following: (a) The individual is certified as a firefighter II or completes the council- approved firefighter II requirements, as specified in R 29.405, within 12 months of the date of hire as fire chief.(b) The individual completes the instructor I course, fire officer I course, and fire officer II course within 36 months of completing the firefighter II requirements.(3) An individual who has attained the classification of fire chief for his or her jurisdiction before the effective date of these rules is considered to have met the requirements of this rule.(4) An individual shall apply to the bureau on the bureau's Training Certification Application form, BFS-205, to receive state certification.(5) An individual applying for reciprocity certification shall be certified by another state's certifying agency and shall comply with all of the following: (a) Be a member or an employee of a fire department or public safety department.(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.(c) Meet the NFPA 1001, "Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications," at the time the certification is issued.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.(6) An individual who has been honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States, completed firefighter training while serving in the armed forces of the United States, and is applying for reciprocity certification shall comply with all of the following: (a) Be a member or an employee of a fire department or public safety department in this state.(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.(c) Meet the NFPA 1001, "Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications."(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.405a
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