Section R. 29.405h - Classification of fire officer I; requirements; reciprocityRule 5h.
(1) This rule provides the classification for fire officer I pursuant to section 9 of the act, MCL 29.369.(2) A fire officer I is an individual who is a certified firefighter II, passed the council-approved fire instructor I course, passed the council- approved fire officer I written examination with a score of 70% or higher, and passed the practical examination, which meets NFPA 1021, "Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications," as adopted by reference in R 29.410.(3) An individual shall complete the council-approved fire instructor I course and pass the written examination with a 70% or higher and practical examination prior to attending the council-approved fire officer I course.(4) An individual shall complete the fire officer I job performance requirements and submit the bureau's Training Certification Application form, BFS-205, before taking the certification examinations.(5) An individual with a valid Pro Board or IFSAC certificate, 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 1021, "Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications," at the time of issue.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.(6) An individual applying for reciprocity certification 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 1021, "Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications," at the time of issue.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.(7) 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 1021, "Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications," at the time of issue.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.405h
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