Alabama Administrative Code
Title 360 - ALABAMA FIRE COLLEGE AND PERSONNEL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 360-X-6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED FIRE OFFICER
Section 360-X-6-.02 - Certified Fire Officer II

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 360-X-6-.02

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 5, February 29, 2024

(1) Requirements

(a) The candidate must be a Certified Fire Officer I.

(b) The candidate must be a Certified Fire Instructor I.

(c) Examination. There will be an examination for state certification for each level of progression provided by the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission.
1. An overall score of 70% is required for the successful completion of this examination.

2. Re-test may be taken after 30 days and within 12 months of course completion.

3. All certification testing, to include re-testing, must be completed within 12 months of the course completion date.

(2) Administration

(a) Scope. This standard identifies the professional level of competence required to perform the duties of a Fire Officer II.

(b) Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify, in terms of performance objectives, the minimum requirements for professional service as a Fire Officer II. It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements. This standard shall cover the requirements for the Fire Officer II level of progression.

(c) General
1. It is not required for the objectives to be mastered in the order they appear.

2. The Fire Officer I shall meet all of the objectives for Fire Officer II before being certified at the Fire Officer II level; and the objectives for each succeeding level in the progression shall be met before being certified at the next higher level.

(3) Objectives

(a) The objectives of this course are based on the ability of the Fire Officer II to demonstrate knowledge and skills as outlined in the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission Teaching Outline for Fire Officer II, current edition.

(4) Alternative Certification

(a) Individuals not certified to the Fire Officer I and Fire Instructor I level completing equivalent course work as approved by the Commission are eligible for alternative certification under the following conditions:
1. Alabama state licensed Emergency Medical Technicians certified as EMS or Rescue Officer I may be certified as EMS Officer II.

2. Individuals certified as EMS or Rescue Officer Iand able to demonstrate particular competence in the area of rescue operations may be certified as Rescue Officer II.

Author: W. L. Langston

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 36-32-1 thru 36-32-12.

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