Section R. 29.405g - Classification for fire investigator; requirements; reciprocityRule 5g.
(1) This rule provides the classification for fire investigator pursuant to section 9 of the act, MCL 29.369.(2) A fire investigator is an individual who completes and passes the council-approved fire investigator examination which covers the skill and knowledge requirements for fire investigator in NFPA 1033, "Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator," as adopted by reference in R 29.410.(3) An individual shall apply to the bureau for certification on the bureau's Training Certification Application form, BFS-205.(4) An individual shall have passed the examination for either of the following programs or courses before applying to the bureau:(a) Michigan state police basic fire investigation school.(b) National fire academy fire investigation course.(5) An individual with a valid Pro Board or IFSAC certificate, applying for reciprocity certification, shall comply with all of the following: (a) Be a member or an employee of a fire department or a public safety department.(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.(c) Meet the NFPA 1033, "Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator," at the time of issue.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.(6) An individual applying for reciprocity certification shall be certified by another state's certifying agency and comply with all of the following: (a) Be a member or an employee of a fire department or a public safety department.(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.(c) Meet the NFPA 1033, "Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator," at the time of issue.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.(7) An individual who has been honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States, completed firefighter training while serving in the armed forces of the United States, and is applying for reciprocity certification shall comply with all of the following: (a) Be a member or an employee of a fire department or a public safety department in this state.(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.(c) Meet the NFPA 1033, "Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator" at the time of issue.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.405g
2021 MR 21, Eff. 11/3/2021