Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 265 - State Fire Marshal Commission
Chapter 55 - Firefighter Training Advisory Committee
Subchapter 1 - Purpose and Responsiblities
Section 265:55-1-2 - Firefighter Training Advisory Committee responsibilities
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
Members of the Firefighting Training Advisory Committee shall be representatives of the State of Oklahoma fire service, with the total and length of appointments to be determined by the State Fire Marshal Commission. The Firefighter Training Advisory Committee shall:
(1) Advise and assist the State Fire Marshal Commission in identifying firefighter training needs and setting the firefighter training goals for the State of Oklahoma;
(2) Advise and assist the State Fire Marshal Commission in interacting with the Oklahoma Homeland Security Department's Preparedness and Awareness Division on firefighter training and grants;
(3) Advise and assist the State Fire Marshal Commission in administering and maintaining the incentive and recognition programs established for Oklahoma firefighters;
(4) Advise and assist the State Fire Marshal Commission in ensuring that the state has consistent basic and continuing education programs that include steps for all ranks or positions of career and volunteer firefighters, by setting minimum standards for career, recommended levels for volunteer, identifying training programs and courses required for fire service members to achieve those levels; and
(5) Assist the State Fire Marshal Commission in advising the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the State Senate and the Oklahoma State Fire Service on fire and emergency service training needs for the state. The State Fire Marshal Commission shall submit an annual report or recommendations regarding fire and emergency service training needs to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the State Senate not later than December 31 each year.
