Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA
Chapter 205-1 - ORGANIZATION
Subject 205-1-4 - AUTHORITY OF GFSTC TO EFFECT ADVERSE ACTIONS ON FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND FIREFIGHTERS
Rule 205-1-4-.05 - Decertification, Probation and Suspension of Firefighter State Certification/Registration

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 205-1-4-.05

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) The Certificate of Compliance for State Certification/Registration of fire service personnel issued by the GFSTC shall be subject to decertification, probation (Certified personnel), or suspension (Non-Certified personnel) by the Council at any time it receives verifiable evidence that the firefighter has failed to comply with the requirements for continued certification/registration as approved by the Council under O.C.G.A. § 25-4-7(4).

(2) The person whose certification(s) was (were) decertified or registration was suspended shall not be authorized to function as fire service personnel as approved by the Council on any fire department during any period of decertification or suspension.

(1) After finding that a sanction is warranted, the Council has the authority to decertify, suspend, or place the certification/registration on probation. Any actions taken shall be at the Council's discretion based on the facts of each case.

O.C.G.A. § 25-4-7.

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