N.J. Admin. Code § 5:73-1.3

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 5:73-1.3 - Intent and purpose

(a) It is the intent of the Standards to control all matters relating to qualifications for, and the training and certification of all members of the fire service, including firefighters, and officers engaged in, or to be engaged in, fire suppression activities, all fire service instructors, and fire investigators.

1. For purposes of this chapter, "fire service" shall not include wildland and forestland firefighters in the State forest fire service.

(b) The Uniform Fire Safety Act and related legislation, specifically N.J.S.A. 52:27D-25a et seq., have been adopted to ensure public safety and welfare. In order for fire suppression activities to be conducted adequately and effectively, members of the fire service will need to have sufficient knowledge and competence. This can best be achieved through the creation of an education and training program and the development of certification requirements.

1. It is the purpose of this chapter to establish standards and procedures for the certification of persons involved in fire suppression activities including but not limited to firefighter recruits, firefighters, fire officers, fire service instructors, and fire investigators.

(c) Unless otherwise specifically provided, all references to article or section numbers or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such article, section or provision of this chapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:73-1.3

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 775(a), effective 2/5/2018