Alabama Administrative Code › Title 390 - ALABAMA FORESTRY COMMISSION › Chapter 390-X-8 - CERTIFICATION AND DECERTIFICAION OF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS › Section 390-X-8-.05 - Certification And Decertification Inspections

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1)
Certification Inspections.
When requested by a county fire association, the State Forester may direct that a
					volunteer fire department in such county, or a group seeking certification as a
					volunteer fire department in such county, be inspected to determine whether that
					department or group satisfies minimum certification requirements as specified in
					Ala. Admin. Code Rule
					390-X-8-.02.
(2)
Decertification Inspections.
When requested by a county fire association, the State Forester may direct that
					an already certified volunteer fire department be inspected to determine whether
					grounds exist for decertification of that department, as specified in Ala. Admin.
					Code Rule
					390-X-8-.04.
(3)
Notice to Local Governments.
Upon receiving a certification inspection request from a county fire association,
					the State Forester shall give notice of the request to the county commission and,
					if applicable, city council where such department is located. The State Forester
					will thereafter communicate and work with such local governments to facilitate
					provision of adequate community fire protection in those jurisdictions.
(4)
Initial Inspection.
After a
					county fire association has requested a certification or decertification
					inspection of a department or group, the State Forester (or his or her designee)
					may make such inspection upon 30 days' written notice to the affected department
					or group. This notice shall include a copy of any Alabama Forestry Commission
					forms that will be used in conducting the inspection.
(5)
Report of Initial Inspection.
After a certification or decertification inspection has been completed, the
					Alabama Forestry Commission shall prepare a written report detailing any
					certification deficiencies and/or grounds for decertification. This report shall
					be provided to the county fire association and the inspected department or group
					within 10 business days following the inspection. The inspected department or
					group may submit a written response to the Alabama Forestry Commission's findings
					within 30 days of receiving the report of the initial inspection.
(6)
Second Inspection.
If the
					Alabama Forestry Commission finds in an initial inspection that a group does not
					meet minimum requirements for certification, or if it finds that grounds exist
					for decertification of a department, the State Forester shall direct that a
					second inspection be conducted no less than 90 days following the initial
					inspection. This 90-day period may be shortened upon request of the inspected
					group or department.
(7)
Report
					of Second Inspection.
After a second inspection has been completed, the
					Alabama Forestry Commission shall again prepare a written report detailing any
					remaining certification deficiencies and/or grounds for decertification. This
					report shall be provided to the county fire association and the inspected
					department or group within 10 business days following the second inspection. The
					inspected department or group may submit a written response to the Alabama
					Forestry Commission's findings within 30 days of receiving the report of the
					second inspection.
Author:
Scott L. Rouse
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										9-3-17(e).