Source: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/December92016/Proposed%20Rules/37.PUBLIC%20SAFETY%20AND%20CORRECTIONS.html
Timestamp: 2018-01-17 05:09:57
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CHAPTER 433. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DRIVER/OPERATOR-PUMPER 37 TAC §§433.1, 433.3, 433.5, 433.7
The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (the commission) proposes the repeal of Chapter 433, Minimum Standards For Driver/Operator-Pumper, concerning sections, §433.1, Driver/Operator-Pumper Certification, §433.3, Minimum Standards for Driver/Operator-Pumper Certification, §433.5, Examination Requirements, and §433.7, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Seal.
The purpose of the proposed repeal is to establish new Chapter 433 with Subchapter A for Driver/Operator - Pumper consisting of current rule language and Subchapter B that will identify and define requirements for a Driver/Operator - Aerial Apparatus.
Mr. Rutland has also determined that for each year of the first five years the proposed repeal is in effect, the public benefit from the passage is clear and concise rules and will offer two separate certifications for Driver/Operator which has been requested by constituents. There will be no effect on micro or small businesses or persons required to comply with the amendments as proposed.
§433.1.Driver/Operator-Pumper Certification.
§433.5.Examination Requirements.
§433.7.International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Seal.
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The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (the commission) proposes new Chapter 433, Driver/Operator, concerning Subchapter A, Minimum Standards for Driver/Operator-Pumper, §433.1, Driver/Operator-Pumper Certification, §433.3, Minimum Standards for Driver/Operator-Pumper Certification, §433.5, Examination Requirements, and §433.7, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Seal; and Subchapter B, Minimum Standards for Driver/Operator-Aerial Apparatus, §433.201, Driver/Operator-Aerial Apparatus Certification, §433.203, Minimum Standards for Driver/Operator-Aerial Apparatus Certification, and §433.205, Examination Requirements.
The purpose of the proposed new chapter is to establish new rule language that identifies and defines requirements for a Driver/Operator certification for both Driver/Operator-Pumper and Driver/Operator-Aerial Apparatus.
Mr. Rutland has also determined that for each year of the first five years the proposed new sections are in effect, the public benefit from the passage is that the commission will now offer two separate certifications for Driver/Operator which has been requested by the fire service. There will be no effect on micro or small businesses or persons required to comply with the amendments as proposed.
Comments regarding the proposed amendments and new sections may be submitted, in writing, within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Tim Rutland, Executive Director, Texas Commission on Fire Protection, P.O. Box 2286, Austin, Texas 78768 or e-mailed to info@tcfp.texas.gov. Comments will be reviewed and discussed at a future commission meeting.
A driver/operator-pumper is defined as an individual who safely operates a fire pumper in accordance with all state and local laws; operates a fire pump in a safe manner; and determines effective fire stream calculations and pump discharge pressures. Responsibilities include routine apparatus tests, maintenance, inspections, and servicing functions.
(B) the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications issued by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service using the 2009 or later edition of the NFPA standard applicable to this discipline and meeting the requirements as specified in §439.1(a)(2) of this title (relating to Requirements - General); or
(a) Examination requirements of Chapter 439 of this title (relating to Examinations for Certification) must be met in order to receive driver/operator-pumper certification.
(b) Individuals will be permitted to take the Commission examination for driver/operator-pumper by documenting, as a minimum, completion of the NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I training, and completing a Commission-approved driver/operator-pumper curriculum.
Individuals completing a commission approved driver/operator-pumper program; documenting, as a minimum, an IFSAC seal for Fire Fighter I; and passing the applicable state examination may be granted an IFSAC seal as a Driver/Operator-Pumper by making application to the commission for the IFSAC seal and paying applicable fees. In order to qualify for an IFSAC seal, an individual must submit the application for the seal prior to the expiration of the examination.
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A Driver/Operator-Aerial Apparatus is defined as an individual who operates an aerial apparatus safely and in accordance with all state and local laws; safely and correctly maneuvers, positions, stabilizes, and operates an aerial apparatus and device; and effectively deploys and operates an elevated master stream from a water source. Other responsibilities include routine apparatus testing, maintenance, inspections, and servicing functions.
(B) the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications issued by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service using the 2014 or later edition of the NFPA standard applicable to this discipline and meeting the requirements as specified in §439.1(a)(2) of this title (relating to Requirements - General); or
§433.205.Examination Requirements.
(a) Examination requirements of Chapter 439 of this title (relating to Examinations for Certification) must be met in order to receive Driver/Operator-Aerial Apparatus certification.
(b) Individuals will be permitted to take the commission examination for Driver/Operator-Aerial Apparatus by documenting, as a minimum, completion of the NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I training, and completing a commission-approved Driver/Operator-Aerial Apparatus training program.
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