Section R. 29.405k - Classification of fire officer IV; requirements; reciprocityRule 5k.
(1) This rule provides the classification for fire officer IV pursuant to section 9 of the act, MCL 29.369.(2) An individual who is applying for certification as a fire officer IV shall be certified as a fire officer III before starting the fire officer IV requirements. An applicant shall have completed the job performance requirements for fire officer IV before taking the examination for fire officer IV.(3) An individual shall pass the council-approved written examination for fire officer IV, with a score of 70% or higher, which meets NFPA 1021, "Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications," as adopted by reference in R 29.410.(4) An individual shall apply to the bureau on the bureau's Training Certification Application form, BFS-205, before taking the state certification examination.(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 in this state.(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.(c) Meet the NFPA 1021, "Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications," 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 in this state.(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.(c) Meet the NFPA 1021, "Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications," 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 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 1021, "Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications," at the time of issue.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.405k
2021 MR 21, Eff. 11/3/2021