Ohio Admin. Code 4765-23-01 - Fire service investigation process

(A) The division shall investigate all complaints on behalf of the firefighter and fire safety inspector training committee and in accordance with section 4765.101 of the Revised Code.

(B) Based After an investigation is completed and based on the findings of a completed such investigation, the executive director, with advice and counsel of the committee, may initiate disciplinary proceedings in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

(C) If, based on the findings of an investigation, the executive director, with advice and counsel of the committee, determines that no further action on a complaint is warranted, then the case will be closed accordingly.

(D) No member of the committee who participates in an investigation shall participate in further adjudication of the case.

(E) The division shall conduct investigations and any related proceedings in such a manner as to protect patient confidentiality and in accordance with section 4765.102 of the Revised Code.

(F) No member of the committee who participates in an investigation at the local level or is involved in a case locally shall participate in any investigation or adjudication of the same case by the committee.

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 4765-23-01

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/26/2023 and 10/01/2028
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
Prior Effective Dates: 01/24/2008, 04/07/2014, 01/01/2018, 04/01/2019, 06/15/2022

Effective: 6/15/2022
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/1/2022
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55, 4765.04
Prior Effective Dates: 01/24/2008, 04/07/2014, 01/01/2018, 04/01/2019