New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 73 - STANDARDS FOR FIRE SERVICE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Subchapter 7 - FIRE POLICE OFFICER
Section 5:73-7.2 - Certification and adopted training programs

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 5:73-7.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

(a) Certification for Fire Police Officer shall be granted to an individual who: has submitted an application for certification to the Office of Training and Certification; is at least 18 years of age; is a member of a duly organized volunteer fire company; successfully completed the adopted State instructional program for the certification title applied; successfully passed the State exams that evaluate the Job Performance Requirements (JPRs), and components of requisite knowledge and skills contained in the training program adopted by the Office of Training and Certification; and has subscribed an oath administered by the municipal clerk.

(b) The following fire police title, which is associated with this subchapter, shall be issued by the Office of Training and Certification:

1. Fire Police Officer.

(c) The Office of Training and Certification within the Division of Fire Safety shall be permitted to adopt a training program, establish training policies, procedures, and forms, establish and administer exams, establish instructor qualifications and train-the-trainer programs, and evaluate educational programs submitted by applicants to determine equivalency towards issuance of certifications.

1. Additional instruction shall be incorporated into the adopted training program utilizing:
i. The N.J.A.C. 5:73 Appendix, which includes topics in fire service organization; pertinent Federal and State standards, rules, and regulations, overview of public utilities, propane, and carbon monoxide hazards;

ii. The Developmental Disabilities Awareness Act (N.J.S.A. 26:2-189), which provides instruction in autism and intellectual developmental disabilities awareness for first responders; and

iii. Any additional instructional topics approved and/or directed by the Office of Training and Certification.

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