8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1507-3-2
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 8 CCR 1507-3-2 - PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY FOR ESTABLISHING RULES2.1 The purpose of the Firefighter and Hazardous Materials Responder Certification Programs is to measure the level of knowledge, skills and abilities possessed by firefighters and hazardous materials responders and to attest that these individuals meet nationally recognized standards. These competency-based standards permit evaluation of training programs and promotes uniformity in firefighter and hazardous materials training.2.2 The purpose of these rules is to achieve the following goals and objectives: 2.2.1 Address current firefighting and hazardous materials response principles and practices.2.2.2 Establish and promote the fire service and hazardous materials response in the State of Colorado as a professional service.2.2.3 Improve the performance and coordination of fire suppression and prevention activities, and hazardous materials response, through the development of minimum performance standards for all responders.2.2.4 Develop more competent and reliable fire service and hazardous materials response personnel through the adoption of national professional qualifications standards and minimum training standards.2.2.5 Establish and maintain valid procedures that measure specific levels of skills, abilities and knowledge consistent with standards approved and adopted by the Colorado Fire Service Training and Certification Advisory Board.2.2.6 Establish a statewide uniform testing procedure that will ensure all skills evaluated and all examinations conducted are performed and evaluated in a consistent manner for all fire fighters throughout the State of Colorado.2.2.7 Establish a fire service education and training program setting forth minimum standards for instructors.2.2.8 Establish and implement a certification program that will ensure complete impartiality and confidentiality and that is designed in such a manner to safeguard against misuse and abuse.2.2.9 Ensure that all internationally accredited levels of certification are administered with strict adherence to the requirements and recommendations of the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (the ProBoard).2.2.10 Establish disciplinary procedures for denial, revocation, limitation, or suspension of an individual's firefighter certificate and/or an accredited academy's recognition.2.2.11 Ensure compliance with Section 24-4-103 (12.5), C.R.S. concerning incorporation by reference requirements.2.3 Authority for the promulgation of these rules is set forth in Sections 24-33.5-1202 through 24-33.5-1209, C.R.S.2.4 All publications, standards, or rules adopted and incorporated by reference in these rules are available for public inspection, copies are available for a reasonable charge, and information regarding obtaining copies is available by contacting the Division of Fire Prevention and Control at 690 Kipling St., Suite 2000, Lakewood, CO 80215, or by telephone at 303-239-4600. The materials incorporated by reference in these rules may also be examined at any state publications depository library. These rules do not include later amendments to or editions of any materials incorporated by reference.2.4.1 Questions, clarification, or interpretation of these rules should be addressed in writing to: Colorado Fire Service Training and Certification Advisory Board, c/o Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.2.5 The Advisory Board, in its discretion, may adopt policies concerning the implementation or interpretation of these rules at any regular or special meeting.2.6 The Division, in its discretion, may adopt policies or guidelines concerning the methods, procedures and processes for administering the certification program.42 CR 17, September 10, 2019, effective 9/30/201947 CR 23, December 10, 2024, effective 1/1/2025