8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1507-3-4
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 8 CCR 1507-3-4 - REQUIRED TRAINING/TRAINING CURRICULUM4.1 The department head of each organization shall designate the type and kind of training required. However, all training must meet the NFPA professional qualifications standards. Explanatory Information:The department head has the ultimate responsibility to ensure to the citizens of their jurisdiction that the individual is properly trained. The department head also has the responsibility for certifying to the Division that the individual applying for certification at any level, or renewal of certification, is adequately trained and qualified for the requested level of certification. The department head of each organization is responsible for the credibility of the certification program as it relates to the organization. Emergency responses are considered experience - not training.
4.2 Training subjects for the various levels of certification are those listed in the NFPA Standards for Professional Qualifications.4.3 The Advisory Board will consider granting recognition of training curriculum for each level of certification that meets or exceeds the criteria set forth in the NFPA Standards, OSHA and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations as adopted in Section 4 and/or published by the Division and the Board.4.4 The applicant requesting recognition of training curriculum must provide the Advisory Board an outline of the curriculum which includes references to the appropriate standards and/or regulations, and identifies the number of recommended student contact hours, and any other information deemed appropriate by the Board.4.5 The NFPA Standards adopted and incorporated herein as allowed and required by the accredited bodes IFSAC and The ProBoard: 4.5.1 NFPA Standard 470, Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders, 2022 edition4.5.2 NFPA 1000 - Standard for Fire Service Professional Qualifications Accreditation and Certification Systems, 2022 edition4.5.3 NFPA 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2019 edition4.5.4 NFPA 1002 - Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2017 edition4.5.5 NFPA 1003 - Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2019 edition4.5.6 NFPA 1006 - Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2013 edition4.5.7 NFPA 1021 - Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2020 edition4.5.8 NFPA 1030 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, 2024 edition4.5.9 NFPA 1041 - Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2019 edition4.5.10 NFPA 1403 - Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, 2018 edition4.5.11 NFPA 1521 - Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2020 edition4.6 Copies of the NFPA publications adopted and incorporated by reference herein are available by ordering from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169. (NFPA.org)4.7 The federal regulations adopted and incorporated herein by reference, are as follows: 4.7.1 Code of Federal Regulations; Title 49, part 171.8, 1993. U.S. Department of Transportation.4.7.2 Code of Federal Regulations; Title 29, part 1910, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Final Rule, printed in the Federal Register. OSHA4.7.3 Code of Federal Regulations; Title 40, part 311, Worker Protection Standards for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Final Rule, printed in the Federal Register. U.S. EPA4.8 Copies of the federal regulations adopted and incorporated by reference herein are available in electronic format and may be ordered in print form from the U.S. Government Bookstore.42 CR 17, September 10, 2019, effective 9/30/201947 CR 23, December 10, 2024, effective 1/1/2025