Alabama Administrative Code
Title 360 - ALABAMA FIRE COLLEGE AND PERSONNEL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 360-X-7 - REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED APPARATUS OPERATOR
Section 360-X-7-.02 - Certified Fire Apparatus Operator: Pumper

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 360-X-7-.02

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

(1) Requirements

(a) The candidate must be a Certified Fire Fighter I or Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter.

(b) The candidate must possess a valid driver's license.

(c) The candidate must successfully complete the Emergency Vehicle Driver course.

(d) Examination. There will be an examination for state certification 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 levels of competence required to perform the duties of an Apparatus Operator: Pumper.

(b) Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify, in terms of performance objectives, the minimum requirements of professional competence required for service as an Apparatus Operator: Pumper.
1. It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements.

2. This standard shall cover the requirements for operators of fire department pumpers.

(c) General
1. The candidate shall meet all of the requirements for this standard before being certified as an Apparatus Operator: Pumper.

2. Each performance objective for the Apparatus Operator: Pumper shall be performed swiftly, safely, and with competence. Each objective shall be met in its entirety.

3. It is not required for the objectives to be mastered in the order they appear.

(3) Objectives

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

The original rule .01 was renumbered to .02 per certification filed January 26, 2016; effective March 11, 2016.

Author: W. L. Langston

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

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