Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-1 - ORGANIZATION › Appendix C - Classifications of Fire Service Personnel

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Numbers 1-5 reference certifications that have already been developed.
6. State Certified Fire Instructor:
a. A Fire Instructor shall be required to be trained to the level of Fire Instructor I and shall complete all requirements to become a State Certified Fire Instructor and be in compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 25-4 and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
b. The Fire Instructor shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
7. State Certified Fire Department Training Officer:
a. A Fire Department Training Officer shall be required to be trained to the level of Fire Instructor II, shall complete all requirements to become a State Certified Fire Department Training Officer, including successful completion of the Fire Department Training Officer course by or through the Georgia Fire Academy or other training agency as approved by the Council, and be in compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 25-4 and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
b. The Fire Department Training Officer shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
8. State Certified Specialized Instructors:
a. A Specialized Instructor shall be a course-specific/task-specific certification as approved by the Council. These instructors shall demonstrate the ability to deliver knowledge and skills for specific fire service tasks. Instructors shall successfully complete the required course-specific training by or through the Georgia Fire Academy or other training agency as approved by the Council, to attain State Certification. State Certified Specialized Instructor courses may include:
i. Basic Firefighter Instructor
ii. Structure Fire Control Instructor.
iii. Pressurized Container Fire Control Instructor
iv. Flammable Liquids Fire Control Instructor
v. Hazardous Materials Curricula Train-the-Trainer
vi. NIMS 300/400 Train-the-Trainer
b. The Specialized Instructor shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
9. State Certified Driver/Operator-Pumper:
a. A Driver/Operator-Pumper shall be required to be trained to the level of Driver/Operator-Pumper, shall complete all requirements to become a State Certified Driver/Operator-Pumper and be in compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 25-4 and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
b. The Driver/Operator-Pumper shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
10. State Certified Driver/Operator-Aerial:
a. A Driver/Operator-Aerial shall be required to be trained to the level of Driver/Operator-Aerial, shall complete all requirements to become a State Certified Driver/Operator-Aerial and be in compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 25-4 and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
b. The Driver/Operator-Aerial shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
11. State Certified Driver/Operator-ARFF:
a. A Driver/Operator-ARFF shall be required to be trained to the level of Driver/Operator-ARFF, shall complete all requirements to become a State Certified Driver/Operator-ARFF and be in compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 25-4 and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
b. The Driver/Operator-ARFF shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
12. State Certified Driver/Operator-Tiller:
a. A Driver/Operator-Tiller shall be required to be trained to the level of Driver/Operator-Tiller, shall complete all requirements to become a State Certified Driver/Operator-Tiller and be in compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 25-4 and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
b. The Driver/Operator-Tiller shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
13. State Certified Driver/Operator-Wildland:
a. A Driver/Operator-Wildland shall be required to be trained to the level of Driver/Operator-Wildland, shall complete all requirements to become a State Certified Driver/Operator-Wildland and be in compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 25-4 and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
b. The Driver/Operator-Wildland shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
14. State Certified Driver/Operator-Mobile Water Supply:
a. A Driver/Operator-Mobile Water Supply shall be required to be trained to the level of Driver/Operator-Mobile Water Supply, shall complete all requirements to become a State Certified Driver/Operator-Mobile Water Supply and be in compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 25-4 and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
b. The Driver/Operator-Mobile Water Supply shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
15. State Certified Acting Officer-in-Charge:
a. Acting Officers-in-Charge shall be required to be trained to the level of Acting Officer-in-Charge and shall complete all requirements to become a State Certified Acting Officer-in-Charge and be in compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 25-4 and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
b. The Acting Officer-in-Charge shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
16. State Certified Fire Officer I:
a. A Fire Officer I shall be required to be trained to the level of Fire Officer I, shall complete all requirements to become a State Certified Fire Officer I and be in compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 25-4 and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
b. The Fire Officer I shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
17. State Certified Fire Officer II:
a. A Fire Officer II shall be required to be trained to the level of Fire Officer II, shall complete all requirements to become a State Certified Fire Officer II and be in compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 25-4 and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
b. The Fire Officer II shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
18. State Certified Fire Officer III:
a. A Fire Officer III shall be required to be trained to the level of Fire Officer III, shall complete all requirements to become a State Certified Fire Officer III and be in compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 25-4 and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
b. The Fire Officer III shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
19. State Certified Fire Chief:
a. A State Certified Fire Chief shall be required to be trained to the level of Fire Officer IV, shall complete all requirements to become a State Certified Fire Chief and be in compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 25-4 and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
b. The Fire Officer IV shall pass the state certification test as approved by the Council.
c. Upon completion of all training and testing requirements, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit a Certification Application or Compliance Request (Short) form for the candidate.
20. Others as determined to be necessary and approved by GFSTC.
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