Delaware Administrative Code
Title 1 - Authorities, Boards and Commissions
700 - Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
709 - Fire Service Standards
Chapter 3 - Minimum Requirements for the Establishment of New Fire Companies
Section 709-3-6.0 - Training
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
6.1 At least 25 members of each company shall have completed Basic Firefighting Skills, Structural Firefighting Skills, Hazardous Materials Response Skills, and Vehicle Rescue Skills, as provided by the Delaware State Fire School, or equivalent approved by the Commission prior to certification. This training is not required for fire companies that provide EMS services only.
6.2 The Chief shall have completed the Fire Officer II level of training as provided by the Delaware State Fire School, or equivalent approved by the Commission prior to certification.
6.3 At least 4 members, in addition to completing the 48 hours required by subsection 6.1 shall have completed 24 hours of Pump School as provided by the Delaware State Fire School prior to certification or equivalent approved by the Commission.
6.4 All active members shall receive at least 24 hours of approved additional training the first 2 years by attending the Delaware State Fire School or in-service training at the station.
6.5 All operators of Fire Apparatus shall have an Emergency Vehicle License, and Commercial or, Non Commercial Drivers License, as required by the State of Delaware.
