Utah Admin. Code R710-16-6 - Non-Affiliated Fire Service Training

(1) Those training organizations that desire to offer certification through the Certification System for non-affiliated personnel must receive accreditation in writing from the Certification Council and the academy director.

(2) Before accreditation is granted, the training organization requesting approval shall demonstrate the following:

(a) complete a written application requesting approval to conduct the training course;

(b) designate an approved course coordinator to oversee the course delivery and ensure the course meets each of the applicable objectives;

(c) ensure that qualified instructors are used to teach each subject;

(d) ensure sufficient student to instructor ratios for each subject or skill to be taught to include those designated high hazard;

(e) demonstrate that sufficient equipment and facilities will be provided to meet the training requirements of the course being taught;

(f) maintain course documentation as required through the Certification System to ensure that each element of the necessary training is completed; and

(g) follow the accepted requirements of the Certification System for requesting testing and certification.

(3) The designated course coordinator shall meet the following requirements:

(a) be currently certified at the certification level as established by the Standards Council;

(b) ensure that the course syllabus and practical skills guide meet the requirements of the Certification System; and

(c) ensure that the requirements of the applicable referenced standard are met.

(4) The qualified instructors shall meet the following requirements:

(a) must be currently certified at the certification level as established by the Standards Council; and

(b) if the instructor is not certified, instructor qualification can be satisfied by special knowledge, experience or establishment of expertise.

(5) An Introduction to Emergency Services class shall be completed by the non-affiliated student wishing to receive an RCA. The Introduction to Emergency Services class may be waived if the applicant can demonstrate to the academy sufficient competency or prior experience in the fire service to make the class unwarranted.

(6) Non-affiliated training providers shall follow the curriculum outline that is taught at the academy in the RCA program to award students an RCA Certificate of Completion. Any changes to the curriculum of the RCA program at the academy shall be provided by the academy to the non-affiliated training providers to maintain consistency in the RCA program.

(7) An RCA Certificate of Completion may be issued to the non-affiliated student by the academy upon successful completion of the following:

(a) introduction to Emergency Services class or accepted waiver;

(b) EMT Basic Course; and

(c) completion of an accredited RCA.

(8) Non-affiliated training providers that have received accreditation shall be reaccredited every five years from the date of initial accreditation.

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Utah Admin. Code R710-16-6

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-01, effective 12/27/2021