Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-251.202
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024
Rule 661-251.202 - Certification standardsStandards for the certification and accreditation program are based upon nationally recognized standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Certification at each level in the Iowa fire service certification system results in national certification.
(1)Firefighter.a.Fire fighter I. Certification as a fire fighter I is based upon the requirements for fire fighter I certification established in NFPA 1001, "Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau.b.Fire fighter II. Certification as a fire fighter II is based upon the requirements for fire fighter II certification established in NFPA 1001, "Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau.(2)Driver/operator.a.Driver/operator (pumper). Certification as a driver/operator (pumper) is based upon the requirements for fire department vehicle driver/operator (pumper) certification established in NFPA 1002, "Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau.b.Driver/operator (aerial). Certification as a driver/operator (aerial) is based upon the requirements for fire department vehicle driver/operator (aerial) certification established in NFPA 1002, "Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau.(3)Fire officer.a.Fire officer I. Certification as a fire officer I is based upon the requirements for fire officer I certification established in NFPA 1021, "Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau.b.Fire officer II. Certification as a fire officer II is based upon the requirements for fire officer II certification established in NFPA 1021, "Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau.(4)Fire inspector. Certification as a fire inspector I is based upon the requirements for certification as a fire inspector I established in NFPA 1031, "Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau.(5)Fire investigator. Certification as a fire investigator is based upon the requirements for certification as a fire investigator established in NFPA 1033, "Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau.(6)Fire and emergency services instructor.a.Fire and emergency services instructor I. Certification as a fire and emergency services instructor I is based upon the requirements for certification as a fire and emergency services instructor I established in NFPA 1041, "Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau.b.Fire and emergency services instructor II. Certification as a fire and emergency services instructor II is based upon the requirements for certification as a fire and emergency services instructor II established in NFPA 1041, "Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau.(7)Responder to hazardous materials incidents.a.Responder to hazardous materials incidents (awareness). Prior to October 1, 2019, certification as a responder to hazardous materials incidents (awareness) is based upon the requirements for certification as a responder to hazardous materials incidents (awareness) established in NFPA 472, "Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau. Beginning on October 1, 2019, certification as a responder to hazardous materials incidents (awareness) is based upon the requirements for certification as a responder to hazardous materials incidents (awareness) established in NFPA 1072, "Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau.b.Responder to hazardous materials incidents (operations). Prior to October 1, 2019, certification as a responder to hazardous materials incidents (operations) is based upon the requirements for certification as a responder to hazardous materials incidents (operations) established in NFPA 472, "Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau. Beginning on October 1, 2019, certification as a responder to hazardous materials incidents (operations) is based upon the requirements for certification as a responder to hazardous materials incidents (operations) established in NFPA 1072, "Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications," current edition adopted by the fire service training bureau.Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-251.202
ARC 8302B, IAB 11/18/09, effective 1/1/10Amended by IAB August 28, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 5, effective 10/2/2019Amended by IAB May 5, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 23, effective 6/9/2021