Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.405c

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024

Section R. 29.405c - Classification for fire instructor I; requirements; reciprocity

Rule 5c.

(1) This rule provides the classification for fire instructor I pursuant to section 9 of the act, MCL 29.369.

(2) A fire instructor I is an individual who meets all of the following:

(a) Is certified as a firefighter II.

(b) Has a minimum of 36 months of experience, not including pre-service, cadet, or explorer experience, from his or her first firefighter certification before beginning the fire instructor I requirements.

(c) Has passed the fire instructor I written examination with a score of 70% or higher and passed the practical examination.

(3) An individual seeking to instruct council-approved courses shall complete the following:

(a) Apply to the bureau on the bureau's Training Certification Application form, BFS-205, for certification before taking the state certification examination.

(b) For an individual who is a fire instructor I, has completed 6 hours of lecture and 6 hours of practical skills training in an instructional setting in the presence of an individual who is a certified fire instructor I or higher within 24 months of completing the NFPA 1041 fire instructor I course.

(c) Submit the bureau's Probationary Instructor Mentoring form, BFS-253 to the bureau.

(4) An individual seeking only fire instructor I for his or her fire officer I certification shall complete the requirements for fire instructor I. This individual is subject to the following:

(a) Is not required to comply with the continuing education requirement for fire instructor l.

(b) Is exempt from the 36 months experience requirement as specified in subrule (1)(b) of this rule.

(c) Cannot instruct council-approved courses.

(5) An individual who is applying to become a probationary fire instructor I shall complete the following within 60 months:

(a) Apply to the bureau on the bureau's Probationary Instructor Application form, BFS-209.

(b) Complete 6 hours of lecture and 6 hours of practical skills training in an instructional setting in the presence of an individual who is a certified fire instructor I or who has a higher certification, and within 24 months of completing the NFPA 1041 fire instructor I course has submitted the bureau's Probationary Instructor Mentoring form, BFS-253, to the bureau.

(6) A fire instructor I is authorized to instruct only the following council-approved courses as of the effective date of these rules:

(a) Firefighter I with hazardous materials operations.

(b) Firefighter II with hazardous materials operations.

(c) Firefighter I and II with hazardous materials operations.

(d) Q courses owned by the individual who is instructing the course.

(e) Any course for which the individual has completed the council- approved train-the-trainer course requirements and has obtained third-party authorization.

(7) A fire instructor I who is certified as of the effective date of these rules may continue to instruct the courses he or she had been previously authorized to teach.

(8) A fire instructor I who is certified under this classification shall meet the MIOSHA Occupational Health Standard Part 451. "Respiratory Protection," R 325.60051 to R 325.60052. When teaching any council-approved course other than Q courses, the instructor shall be completely free of facial hair that interferes with face-to-facepiece seal or valve function.

(9) A fire instructor I shall meet the continuing education requirements pursuant to R 29.418 of these rules to maintain certification.

(10) An individual with a valid Pro Board or IFSAC certificate applying for reciprocity certification as a fire instructor I 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 1041, "Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications," at the time the certificate is awarded.

(d) Have completed, prior to applying for certification as a fire instructor I, the bureau's course, MFFTC Instructor I Orientation, H04A, in order to instruct council-approved courses.

(e) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity form, BFS-258.

(11) An individual applying for reciprocity certification as a fire instructor I, shall be certified by another state's certifying agency and comply with all of the following:

(a) Be a member or an employee of a fire department or a public safety department in this state.

(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.

(c) Meet the NFPA 1041, "Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications," at the time the certificate is awarded.

(d) Have completed, prior to applying for certification as a fire instructor I, course H04A, Fire Instructor I Orientation in order to instruct council-approved courses.

(e) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.

(12) 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 a public safety department in this state.

(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.

(c) Meet the NFPA 1041, "Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications," at the time of issue.

(d) Have completed, prior to applying for certification as a fire instructor I, course H04A, Fire Instructor I Orientation, in order to instruct council approved-courses.

(e) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.

(13) An individual applying for reciprocity certification as a fire instructor I and who possesses either a valid teaching certificate from the Michigan department of education, a valid Instructor Coordinator License through the MDHHS, EMS Division, or a M-410 certificate issued by the National Wildland Coordinating Group shall comply with all of the following:

(a) Be a member or an employee of a fire department or a public safety department in this state.

(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.

(c) Have completed, prior to applying for certification as a fire instructor I, course H04A, Fire Instructor I Orientation, to instruct council-approved courses.

(d) Meet the NFPA 1041, "Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications," at the time of issue.

(e) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.

(14) An individual who is applying for reciprocity certification as a fire instructor I and who has completed either a U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a National Fire Academy, or a Federal Emergency Management Agency instructor course that meets the NFPA Standards shall comply with all of the following:

(a) Be a member or an employee of a fire department or a public safety department in this state.

(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.

(c) Have completed, prior to applying for certification as a fire instructor I, course H04A, Fire Instructor I Orientation, to instruct council-approved courses.

(d) Meet the NFPA 1041, "Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications," at the time of issue.

(e) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.405c

2021 MR 21, Eff. 11/3/2021