Ala. Admin. Code r. 360-X-25-.01 - Certified Rapid Intervention Crew Member

(1) Requirements.

(a) The candidate shall be certified as a Firefighter I or Certified Volunteer Firefighter.

(b) The candidate must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

(c) Examination. There will be an examination for state certification 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 within 12 months of the date of the original examination for state certification.

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 level of professional competence required of the Rapid Intervention Crew Member.

(b) Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify, in terms of performance objectives, the minimum requirements of competence required for service as a Rapid Intervention Crew Member.

1. It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements.

(c) General.

1. The candidate shall meet all of the requirements of this standard before being certified as a Rapid Intervention Crew Member.

2. Each performance objective for Rapid Intervention Crew Member shall be performed swiftly, safely, and with competence. Each objective shall be met in its entirety.

3. It is not required that the objectives be mastered in the order they appear.

(3) Objectives

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

Notes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 360-X-25-.01

New Rule: Filed August 5, 2013; effective September 9, 2013.

Author: Allan C. Rice

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