Delaware Administrative Code
Title 1 - Authorities, Boards and Commissions
700 - Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
710 - Ambulance Service Regulations
Section 710-19.0 - Training/Certification
Universal Citation: 1 DE Admin Code 710-19.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
19.1 All individuals must be certified as a NREMT for a minimum of 5 years, have never had any disciplinary action that resulted in their EMT card being suspended or revoked and have completed and passed the required testing of a Commission recognized initial FTO program.
19.2 Eligibility for Delaware FTO Certification
19.2.1 Apply to the Commission on the
approved application form.
19.2.2
An individual may apply for certification as an FTO provided that:
19.2.2.1 The individual is a member in good
standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance company, a private
ambulance company, or any other group, business, or industry authorized or
recognized by the Commission to provide BLS ambulance service within the
State.
19.2.2.2 The individual has
had a current EMT, Advanced EMT (AEMT) or paramedic certification from the
NREMT for the past 5 years.
19.2.2.3 The Chief, CEO, EMS Officer, or head
of the respective organization signs the application.
19.2.2.4 The individual must not have had
action taken by the Commission resulting in suspension or revocation of their
EMT card.
19.3 Delaware FTO certification
19.3.1 Certification may be obtained by
successfully completing a Commission/State approved FTO and passing the FTO
exam. Registration and certification will be issued for the time period to
coincide with the EMT certification cycle. This is typically a 2-year period.
All FTOs must maintain their EMT card to maintain a Delaware FTO
certification.
19.3.2 Individuals
who take an FTO class from a Commission/State approved provider other than the
Delaware State Fire School are required to meet all Commission requirements for
certification.
19.3.3 It is the
responsibility of the individual applying to provide all necessary
documentation. For certification which includes their course completion
certificate, a copy of their current CPR/AED healthcare provider card and
Delaware EMT certification card, approved by the Commission, Delaware protocol
training and current NREMT card.
19.4 Recertification and Delaware FTO
19.4.1 Individuals will be recertified for a
2-year period to coincide with their EMT card.
19.4.2 The recertification requirements for a
Delaware FTO will be determined by the Commission, with recommendations of the
Medical Director.
19.4.3
Requirements for recertification are:
19.4.3.1
Individuals complete the approved application for recertification of the
Commission documenting completion of the following requirements:
19.4.3.1.1 Successful completion of the most
current Delaware State Fire School or Commission approved FTO refresher
program.
19.4.3.1.2 Current
certification that has not expired.
19.4.3.1.3 Complete the approved application
for provided by the Commission
19.4.3.1.4 The individual is a member in good
standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance company, a commercial
ambulance company or any other group, business or industry authorized or
recognized by the Commission to provide BLS ambulance service within the
State.
19.4.3.1.5 The Chief, CEO,
EMS Officer, or head of the respective organization signs the
application.
19.4.3.1.6 A Delaware
EMT employed in another state may present a certificate of completion for
training credit form an out-of-state refresher program that is approved by the
Commission.
19.4.3.1.7 If for any
reason, the FTO's EMT certification is suspended or revoked, their FTO
certifications shall automatically be suspended or revoked.
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