259-009-0005 Definitions (1) "Agency Head" means the chief officer of a fire service agency directly responsible for the administration of that unit. (2) "Authority Having Jurisdiction" or "AHJ" means a fire service agency, Agency Head or Training Officer. (3) "Board" means the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training. (4) "Chief Officer" means an individual of an emergency fire agency at a higher level of responsibility than a company officer. A chief officer supervises two or more fire companies in operations or manages and supervises a particular fire service agency program such as training, communications, logistics, prevention, emergency medical services provisions and other staff related duties. (5) "Community College" means a public institution operated by a community college district for the purpose of providing courses of study limited to not more than two years full-time attendance and designed to meet the needs of a geographical area by providing educational services, including but not limited to vocational or technical education programs or lower division collegiate programs. (6) "Company Officer" means a fire officer who supervises a company of fire fighters assigned to an emergency response apparatus. (7) “Content Expert” means a person who documents their experience, knowledge, training and education for the purposes of course instruction. (8) "Content Level Course" is a course that includes an identifiable block of learning objectives or outcomes that are required for certification at one or more levels. (9) "Department" and “DPSST” means the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. (10) "Director" means the Director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. (11) "Field Training Officer" means an individual who is authorized by a fire service agency or by the Department to sign as verifying completion of tasks required by task books. (12) “Fire and Life Safety Educator I” means a person who has demonstrated the ability to coordinate and deliver existing education programs and information. (13) “Fire and Life Safety Educator II” means a person who has demonstrated the ability to prepare educational programs and information to meet identified needs. (14) “Fire and Life Safety Educator III” means a person who has demonstrated the ability to create, administer, and evaluate educational programs and information. (15) "Fire Company" means a group of fire fighters, usually three or more, who staff and provide the essential emergency duties of a particular emergency response apparatus. (16) "Fire Fighter" is a term used to describe an individual who renders a variety of emergency response duties primarily to save lives and protect property. This applies to career and volunteer personnel. (17) "Fire Inspector" means an individual whose primary function is the inspection of facilities in accordance with the specific jurisdictional fire codes and standards. (18) "Fire Service Agency" means any unit of state or local government, a special purpose district or a private firm which provides, or has authority to provide, fire protection services. (19) "Fire Service Professional" means a paid (career) or volunteer fire fighter, an officer or a member of a public or private fire protection agency who is engaged primarily in fire investigation, fire prevention, fire safety, fire control or fire suppression or providing emergency medical services, light and heavy rescue services, search and rescue services or hazardous materials incident response. "Fire service professional" does not include forest fire protection agency personnel. (20) "Fire Training Officer" means a fire service member assigned the responsibility for administering, providing, and managing or supervising a fire service agency training program. (21) “First Responder” means an “NFPA Operations Level Responder.” (22) “Maritime Fire Service Basic Awareness” means a person who possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to perform water self-rescue, execute emergency procedures on the fire service agency’s boat and operate emergency equipment on the fire service agency’s boat. (23) “Maritime Fire Service Boat Operator” means a person who possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to proficiently and safely operate the fire service agency’s boat in the service area, under varying environmental conditions and with understanding of the performance limits of the boat and the crew. (24) “Maritime Fire Service Deck Hand” means a person who possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to aid the boat operator in navigation and operation of the fire service agency’s boat. (25) “Maritime Fire Service Fire Boat Operator” means a person who possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to operate and control the fire service agency’s boat when the boat is a marine-based firefighting vessel. (26) “Maritime Fire Service Rescue Boat Operator” means a person who possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to operate and control the fire service agency’s boat during rescuer deployment and victim search and retrieval. (27) "NFPA" stands for National Fire Protection Association which is a body of individuals representing a wide variety of professions, including fire protection, who develop consensus standards and codes for fire safety by design and fire protection agencies. “NFPA” preceding a certification title denotes that the certification is based upon the training and certification requirements established by the NFPA that may have been adopted in part or in whole by the Board and the Department for Oregon fire service professional certifications. (28) "NFPA Airport Fire Fighter" means a person who, in addition to meeting NFPA Fire Fighter II qualifications, has demonstrated the skills and knowledge necessary to function as an integral member of an aircraft rescue and fire-fighting team . (29) “NFPA Apparatus - Aerial Device” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1010 Chapter 13. (30) “NFPA Apparatus - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1010 Chapter 16. (31) “NFPA Apparatus - Driver/Operator” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1010 Chapter 11. (32) “NFPA Apparatus - Mobile Water Supply” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1010 Chapter 17. (33) “NFPA Apparatus - Pumper” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1010 Chapter 12 for the operation of apparatus equipped with an attack or fire pump. (34) “NFPA Apparatus - Tiller” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1010 Chapter 14. (35) “NFPA Apparatus - Wildland Fire Suppression” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1010 Chapter 15. (36) “NFPA Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Operations Level” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 8, sections 8.1 and 8.2. (37) “NFPA Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician Level” means a person who is certified as NFPA Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Operations Level and has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 8, section 8.3. (38) “NFPA Confined Space Rescue” means a person who is certified as NFPA Rope Rescue Operations Level and has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 7 . (39) “NFPA Dive Rescue” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 19. (40) “NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I” means a person who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to deliver instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan, including instructional aids and evaluation instruments; adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the students and the AHJ; organize the learning environment so that learning and safety are maximized; and meet the record-keeping requirements of the AHJ. (41) “NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II” means a person who, in addition to meeting NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I qualifications, has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to develop individual lesson plans for a specific topic including learning objectives, instructional aids, and evaluation instruments; schedule training sessions based on overall training plan of AHJ; and supervise and coordinate the activities of other instructors. (42) “NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor III” means a person who, in addition to meeting NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II qualifications, has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to develop comprehensive training curricula and programs for use by single or multiple organizations; conduct organization needs analysis; design record keeping and scheduling systems; and develop training goals and implementation strategies. (43) "NFPA Firefighter I" means a person, at the first level of progression as defined in NFPA 1010 Chapter 6, who has demonstrated the knowledge and skills to function as an integral member of a firefighting team under direct supervision in hazardous conditions . (44) "NFPA Firefighter II" means a person, at the second level of progression as defined in NFPA 1010 Chapter 7, who has demonstrated the skills and depth of knowledge to function under general supervision . (45) "NFPA Fire Inspector I" means an individual who conducts basic fire code inspections and has met the Level I job performance requirements of NFPA Standard 1031. (46) "NFPA Fire Inspector II" means an individual who conducts complicated fire code inspections, reviews plans for code requirements, and recommends modifications to codes and standards. This individual has met the Level II job performance requirements of NFPA standard 1031. (47) “NFPA Fire Inspector III” means an individual at the third and most advanced level of progression who has met the job performance requirements specified in this standard for Level III. The Fire Inspector III performs all types of fire inspections, plans review duties, and resolves complex code-related issues. (48) "NFPA Fire Investigator" means a person who has demonstrated the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct, coordinate, and complete a fire investigation . (49) "NFPA Fire Officer I" means a fire officer, at the supervisory level, who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1021 sections 4.1 through 4.7. (50) "NFPA Fire Officer II" means a fire officer, at the supervisory/managerial level, who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1021 sections 5.1 through 5.7. (51) "NFPA Fire Officer III" means a fire officer, at the managerial/administrative level, who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1021 sections 6.1 through 6.8. (52) "NFPA Fire Officer IV" means a fire officer, at the administrative level, who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1021 sections 7.1 through 7.7. (53) “NFPA Hazardous Materials Awareness” means personnel who, in the course of their normal duties, could encounter an emergency involving hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and who are expected to recognize the presence of the hazardous material/WMD, protect themselves, call for trained personnel, and secure the scene. (54) “NFPA Hazardous Materials Incident Commander” means a person who is responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources. (55) “NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations” means a person who responds to hazardous materials or WMD incidents for the purpose of implementing or supporting actions to protect nearby persons, the environment, or property from the effects of the release. (56) “NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations Mission-Specific” means responders assigned mission-specific responsibilities at hazardous materials/WMD incidents. (57) “NFPA Hazardous Materials Technician” means a person who responds to hazardous materials or WMD incidents using a risk-based response process where they analyze a problem involving hazardous materials or WMD, select applicable decontamination procedures, and control a release using specialized protective and control equipment. (58) “NFPA Heavy Vehicle Rescue” means a person who is certified as NFPA Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician Level and has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 9. (59) “NFPA Live Fire Instructor” means a person who, in addition to meeting NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I qualifications, has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to supervise students through a live fire training event following the NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions with the live fire structure or prop utilized by the AHJ. (60) “NFPA Live Fire Instructor in Charge” means a person who, in addition to meeting NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II qualifications, has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to organize and manage a live fire training event following the NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions with the live fire structure or prop utilized by the AHJ. (61) “NFPA Machinery Rescue” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 13. (62) “NFPA Marine Land-Based Fire Fighter” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1005 sections 4.1 through 4.5. (63) “NFPA Rope Rescue Operations Level” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006 , chapter 5, sections 5.1 and 5.2. (64) “NFPA Rope Rescue Technician Level” means a person who is certified as NFPA Rope Rescue Operations Level and has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 5, section 5.3 . (65) “NFPA Structural Collapse Rescue” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 6. (66) “NFPA Support Person” means a person who has met the requirements defined in NFPA 1010 Chapter 5 and assists the fire department with support operations in non-hazardous atmospheres or protected work zones. (67) “NFPA Surf Rescue” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 21. (68) “NFPA Surface Water Rescue” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 17. (69) “NFPA Swiftwater Rescue” means a person who is certified as NFPA Surface Water Rescue and has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 18. (70) “NFPA Tower Rescue” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 4. (71) “NFPA Trench Rescue” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 12. (72) “NFPA Watercraft Rescue” means a person who has met the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, chapter 22. (73) “NWCG” stands for the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. “NWCG” preceding a certification title denotes that the certification is based upon the training and certification requirements established by the NWCG that may have been adopted in part or in whole by the Board and the Department for Oregon fire service professional certifications. (74) “NWCG Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)” means a person who is the basic resource used in the control and extinguishment of wildland fires and works either as an individual or as a member of a crew under the supervision of a higher qualified individual. (75) “NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)” means a person who leads assigned personnel (usually seven or fewer) to accomplish established mission objectives in a rapidly changing, high-risk wildland fire environment. The FFT1 reports to the Crew Boss (CRWB) or other Single Resource Boss. (76) “NWCG Single Resource Boss” means a person who is responsible for supervising and directing a fire suppression module, such as a hand crew, engine, helicopter, heavy equipment, firing team, or one or more fallers. “NWCG Single Resource Boss” includes NWCG Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB); NWCG Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB); NWCG Felling Boss, Single Resource (FELB); NWCG Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB); and NWCG Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource (HEQB). (77) “NWCG Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN)” and "NWCG Task Force Leader (TFLD)" means a person who reports to a Division/Group Supervisor and is responsible for performing tactical missions as assigned on a division or segment of a division. The Leader reports work progress, resource status, and other important information to his or her supervisor and maintains work records on assigned personnel. (78) “NWCG Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)” means a person who is responsible for implementing the assigned portion of the IAP (Incident Action Plan) . (79) “Public Information Officer” means a person who has demonstrated the ability to conduct media interviews and prepare news releases and media advisories. (80) "Service Delivery" means to be able to adequately demonstrate, through job performance, the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a certification level. (81) "Staff" means employees occupying full-time, part-time, or temporary positions with the Department. (82) "Task Performance" means to demonstrate the ability to perform tasks of a certification level, in a controlled environment, while being evaluated. (83) "The Act" refers to the Public Safety Standards and Training Act (ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689). (84) "Topical Level Course" is a course that does not include an identifiable block of learning objectives or outcomes that are required for certification at one or more levels. (85) "Track" means a field of study required for certification. (86) “US&R” means Urban Search and Rescue. (87) “US&R Medical Technician” means a Fire Service Professional who is responsible for performing basic and advanced life support medical care for task force members and rescue victims during a US&R incident operation. (88) “US&R Rescue Technician” means a Fire Service Professional who is responsible for performing the rescue function of a US&R incident operation. (89) “US&R Rigging Technician” means a Fire Service Professional who is responsible for performing various assessments and construction-related liaison for the task force during a US&R incident operation. (90) “US&R Search Technician” means a Fire Service Professional who is responsible for performing the search function of a US&R incident operation. (91) "Waiver" means to refrain from pressing or enforcing a rule. (92) “Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist” means a person who has demonstrated the ability to conduct an intake/interview with a firesetter and his or her family using prepared forms and guidelines and who, based on program policies and procedures, determines the need for referral and/or implements educational intervention strategies to mitigate effects of firesetting behavior. (93) “Youth Firesetter Program Manager” means a person who has demonstrated the ability to manage a youth firesetting intervention program and the activities of Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 181A.410 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 181A.410 History: DPSST 10-2025, amend filed 10/23/2025, effective 11/01/2025 DPSST 4-2025, amend filed 05/01/2025, effective 05/15/2025 DPSST 9-2022, amend filed 08/01/2022, effective 08/01/2022 DPSST 1-2022, amend filed 01/27/2022, effective 02/01/2022 DPSST 9-2021, amend filed 04/22/2021, effective 05/01/2021 DPSST 12-2019, amend filed 10/24/2019, effective 11/01/2019 DPSST 6-2019, amend filed 07/25/2019, effective 08/01/2019 DPSST 4-2019, amend filed 04/25/2019, effective 05/01/2019 DPSST 57-2018, amend filed 07/31/2018, effective 08/01/2018 DPSST 2-2018, amend filed 01/29/2018, effective 02/01/2018 DPSST 12-2017, f. 6-29-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 DPSST 17-2015, f. & cert. ef. 10-22-15 DPSST 36-2014, f. & cert. ef. 12-31-14 DPSST 9-2014, f. & cert. ef. 4-3-14 DPSST 6-2014, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-14 DPSST 22-2013, f. & cert. ef. 10-3-13 DPSST 8-2013, f. & cert. ef. 3-26-13 DPSST 21-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-12 DPSST 12-2011, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-11 DPSST 3-2011, f. 3-28-11, cert. ef. 5-1-11 DPSST 11-2010, f. & cert. ef. 11-12-10 DPSST 5-2010, f. 6-11-10, cert. ef. 6-14-10 Reverted to DPSST 12-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-09 DPSST 16-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-15-09 thru 6-11-10 DPSST 12-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-09 DPSST 7-2009, f. & cert. ef. 7-13-09 DPSST 10-2008, f. & cert. ef. 7-15-08 DPSST 2-2007, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-07 DPSST 9-2006, f. & cert. ef. 7-7-06 DPSST 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-06 DPSST 8-2004, f. & cert. ef. 4-23-04 BPSST 22-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-18-02