1 Del. Admin. Code § 709-5-1.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 709-5-1.0 - Introduction

1.1Scope. Chapter 5 of this regulation deals with the establishment of procedures, in addition to NFPA 1403, for training of fire suppression personnel engaged in structural fire fighting operations under live fire training. Effective July 1, 1995.

1.2Purpose. This regulation deals with the training of structural firefighting under live fire conditions and focuses on training for coordinated interior fire suppression operations with a minimum exposure to risk for the participants.

1.3General. Live fire training in a training center burn building or in a suitable acquired building awaiting demolition is an excellent means of training firefighters. While this type of training provides high levels of realism, it obviously carries with it most of the hazards of interior firefighting at an actual emergency. Live fire training evolutions must be planned with great care and supervised closely by instructional personnel. The information contained in this regulation is designed to ensure adequate levels of safety while allowing the local organization some flexibility to utilize independent judgment based on local situations and the level of training to be accomplished. All planning and execution shall be reviewed and supervised in conjunction with representatives of the Delaware State Fire School.

1.4Definitions.

The following words and terms when used in this regulation have the following meaning:

"Acquired building" means a structure acquired, purchased, or fabricated by the authority having jurisdiction for the purpose of conducting live fire training evolutions.

"Authority having jurisdiction" means, for the purpose of live fire training, is the fire chief.

"Demonstration" means a practical showing by example of how a principle or method is applied.

"Instructor" means an individual designated by the authority having jurisdiction to deliver structural firefighting training; who has the training and experience to supervise students during live fire training evolutions in structures.

"Live fire" means any unconfined open flame or device that can propagate fire to the building or other combustible materials.

"Officer-in-charge" means an individual designated by the authority having jurisdiction to be in charge of the live fire training evolution.

"Participant" means any student, instructor, safety officer, visitor, or person who is involved in the live fire training evolution within the operations area.

"Safety officer" means an individual designated by the authority having jurisdiction to maintain a safe working environment at all live fire training evolutions.

"Student" means any person who is present at the live fire training evolution for the purpose of receiving training.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 709-5-1.0

26 DE Reg. 937 (5/1/2023)
27 DE Reg. 963 (6/1/2024) (Final)