Code of Maine Rules
12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
179 - BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Chapter 4 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR FIREFIGHTING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Section 179-4-I - Definitions

Universal Citation: 12 ME Code Rules ยง 179-4-I

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Fire Department

"Fire Department" refers to a municipal fire department, as defined in Title 30-A, Section 3151(1) or a volunteer fire association, as defined in Title 30-A, Section 3151(3).

B. Firefighter

"Firefighter" refers to a municipal firefighter, as defined in Title 30-A, Section 3151(2) or a volunteer firefighter, as defined in Title 30-A, Section 3151(4).

C. Full Protective Equipment

"Full Protective Equipment" refers to protective equipment and clothing as listed in the Minimum Safety Standards for Firefighters Statute Title 26, Section 2103(1) through (9).

D. Records and Training-Records

1. "Records" means records maintained by municipal fire departments and Volunteer fire associations listing:
A. The date of each inspection and finding for each and every SCBA and the signature or initials of the person making the inspection.

2. "Training records" means the records kept of firefighter training and provided by municipal fire departments and volunteer fire associations pursuant to Title 26 Section 2102. Training records shall be kept on all active firefighters.

E. Standards

"Standards" refers to the standards established by the Maine Board of Occupational Safety and Health, 12-179 CMR Chapters 1,2,3,5,6 and 7 as most recently amended.

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