Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-305 - Safety standards for firefighters
Section 296-305-05103 - Technical rescue training
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Training must be provided to correspond to the operational level of the fire department. All fire departments which will be expected to perform at the operations level or higher operational level must be trained to that level.
| Note: | The 2008 edition of NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications outlines the minimum individual Job Performance Requirements for Level I (Operations) and Level II (Technician) rescuers. |
(2) Continuing education necessary to maintain all requirements of the level of capability must be provided by the fire department.
(3) The training program must be evaluated annually to ensure the fire department is prepared to function at the established operational level.
(4) All required training must be documented. Documentation must be maintained and available for inspection by employees, their representatives, and the department of labor and industries.
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060 and 29 C.F.R. 1910.156, Fire brigades. 13-05-070, § 296-305-05103, filed 2/19/13, effective 1/1/14.
