12-011 Code Vt. R. 12-020-011-X
ADOPTED RULE
Training Requirements for Town Forest Fire Wardens and Deputy Town Forest Fire Wardens
No prior specialized training is required for initial appointment of new wardens.
Following appointment each warden must participate in an individual orientation session. This initial training will be given by the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and will include an explanation of the job description, instructions on proper completion of all forms and fire reports, how to issue fire prevention tickets and other procedural matters. Instructions on the content and use of the fire warden manual will also be included.
During their term of office Town Forest Fire Wardens and Deputy Wardens must attend three out of five annual training meetings called by the Commissioner of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.
A warden appointed to fill a vacancy must attend annual training meetings called by the Commissioner according to the following schedule:
Number of Years Remaining in Term | Number of Meetings Where |
Attendance is Required | |
3-4 | 2 |
1-2 | 1 |
If during any calendar year the Commissioner of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation does not call a training meeting then all wardens and deputy wardens will receive credit towards their requirement as if they had attended a training session.
A forest fire warden for an unorganized town or gore must attend three annual training meetings called by the Commissioner of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation within a five year period.
Compliance with these training requirements will be the basis for reappointment, or when appropriate, removal from office.
12-011 Code Vt. R. 12-020-011-X