Ala. Admin. Code r. 360-X-6-.01 - Certified Fire Officer I

(1) Requirements

(a) The candidate must be a certified Fire Fighter II.

(b) The candidate must be a certified Fire Instructor I.

(c) Examination. There will be an examination for state certification for each level of progression 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 after 30 days and within 12 months of course completion.

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 professional level of competence required to perform the duties of a Fire Officer I.

(b) Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify, in terms of performance objectives, the minimum requirements for professional service as a Fire Officer I. It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements. This standard shall cover the requirements for the Fire Officer I level of progression.

(c) General

1. It is not required for the objectives to be mastered in the order they appear.

2. The Fire Fighter II shall meet all of the objectives for Fire Officer I before being certified at the Fire Officer I level; and the objectives for each succeeding level in the progression shall be met before being certified at the next higher level.

(3) Objectives

(a) The objectives of this course are based on the ability of the Fire Officer I to demonstrate knowledge and skills as outlined in the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission Teaching Outline for Fire Officer I, current edition.

(4) Alternative Certification

(a) Individuals not certified to the Fire Fighter II and or Fire Instructor I level completing equivalent course workas approved by the Commission are eligible for alternative certification under the following conditions:

1. Alabama state licensed Emergency Medical Technicians certified as EMS or Rescue Instructors may be certified as EMS Officer I.

2. Individuals certified as EMS or Rescue Instructors and able to demonstrate particular competence in the area of rescue operations may be certified as Rescue Officer I.

Notes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 360-X-6-.01

Filed November 7, 1991. New Rule: Filed May 6, 1994, Effective Date June 10, 1994. Amended: Filed January 22, 2001; effective February 26, 2001. Amended: Filed December 13, 2002; effective January 17, 2003. Amended: Filed July 26, 2005; effective August 30, 2005. Amended: Filed May 8, 2008; effective June 13, 2008. Amended: Filed December 12, 2008; effective January 16, 2009.

Author: Allan C. Rice

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