Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 360-X-7 — Requirements for Certified Apparatus Operator

360 Alabama Fire College Personnel Standards and Education Commission

Ala. Admin. Code r. 360-X-7-.01 Certified Emergency Vehicle Driver

(1) Requirements

(a) The candidate must be at least 18 years of age.

(b) The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.

(c) Examination. There will be an examination for state certification provided by the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission.

1. An overall score of 70% is required for the successful completion of this examination.

2. Re-test may be taken after 30 days and within 12 months of course completion.

3. All certification testing, to include re-testing, must be completed within 12 months of the course completion date.

(2) Administration

(a) Scope. This standard identifies the professional levels of competence required to perform the duties of an Emergency Vehicle Driver.

(b) Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify, in terms of performance objectives, the minimum requirements of professional competence required for service as an Emergency Vehicle Driver.

1. It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements.

2. This standard shall cover the requirements for operators of emergency vehicles.

(c) General

1. The candidate shall meet all of the requirements for this standard before being certified as an Emergency Vehicle Driver.

2. Each performance objective for the Emergency Vehicle Driver shall be performed swiftly, safely, and with competence. Each objective shall be met in its entirety.

3. It is not required for the objectives to be mastered in the order they appear.

(3) Objectives

(a) The objectives of this course are based on the ability of the Emergency Vehicle Driver to demonstrate knowledge and skills as outlined in the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission Teaching Outline.

History

• Author: Allan C. Rice
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§36-32-1 thru 36-32-12.
• New Rule: Filed January 26, 2016; effective March 11, 2016.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 360-X-7-.02 Certified Fire Apparatus Operator: Pumper

(1) Requirements

(a) The candidate must be a Certified Fire Fighter I or Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter.

(b) The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.

(c) The candidate must successfully complete the Emergency Vehicle Driver course.

(d) Examination. There will be an examination for state certification provided by the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission.

1. An overall score of 70% is required for the successful completion of this examination.

2. Re-test may be taken after 30 days and within 12 months of course completion.

3. All certification testing, to include re-testing, must be completed within 12 months of the course completion date.

(2) Administration

(a) Scope. This standard identifies the professional levels of competence required to perform the duties of an Apparatus Operator: Pumper.

(b) Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify, in terms of performance objectives, the minimum requirements of professional competence required for service as an Apparatus Operator: Pumper.

1. It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements.

2. This standard shall cover the requirements for operators of fire department pumpers.

(c) General

1. The candidate shall meet all of the requirements for this standard before being certified as an Apparatus Operator: Pumper.

2. Each performance objective for the Apparatus Operator: Pumper shall be performed swiftly, safely, and with competence. Each objective shall be met in its entirety.

3. It is not required for the objectives to be mastered in the order they appear.

(3) Objectives

(a) The objectives of this course are based on the ability of the Apparatus Operator: Pumper to demonstrate knowledge and skills as outlined in the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission Teaching Outline for Fire Apparatus Operator: Pumper, current edition.

History

• Author: W. L. Langston
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§36-32-1 thru 36-32-12.
• Filed February 24, 1982. New Rule: Filed May 6, 1994, Effective June 10, 1994. Amended: Filed January 22, 2001; effective February 26, 2001. Amended: Filed December 13, 2002; effective January 17, 2003. Amended: Filed July 26, 2005; effective August 30, 2005. Amended: Filed March 16, 2010; effective April 20, 2010. Amended: Filed January 26, 2016; effective March 11, 2016.
• Editor's note: The original rule .01 was renumbered to .02 per certification filed January 26, 2016; effective March 11, 2016.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 360-X-7-.03 Certified Fire Apparatus Operator: Aerial

(1) Requirements

(a) The candidate must be a Certified Fire Fighter I or Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter.

(b) The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.

(c) The candidate must successfully complete the Emergency Vehicle Driver course.

(d) The Candidate must be a Certified Fire Apparatus Operator: Pumper.

(e) Examination. There will be an examination for state certification provided by the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission.

1. An overall score of 70% is required for the successful completion of this examination.

2. Re-test may be taken after 30 days and within 12 months of course completion.

3. All certification testing, to include re-testing, must be completed within 12 months of the course completion date.

(2) Administration

(a) Scope. This standard identifies the professional levels of competence required to perform the duties of an Apparatus Operator: Aerial.

(b) Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify, in terms of performance objectives, the minimum requirements of professional competence required for service as an Apparatus Operator: Aerial.

1. It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements.

2. This standard shall cover the requirements for operators of fire department aerial and tiller equipment apparatus.

(c) General

1. The candidate shall meet all of the requirements for this standard before being certified as an Apparatus Operator: Aerial.

2. Each performance objective for the apparatus operator aerial shall be performed swiftly, safely, and with competence. Each objective shall be met in its entirety.

3. It is not required for the objectives to be mastered in the order they appear.

(3) Objectives

(a) The objectives of this course are based on the ability of the Apparatus Operator: Aerial to demonstrate knowledge and skills as outlined in the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission Teaching Outline for Apparatus Operator: Aerial, current edition.

History

• Author: W. L. Langston
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§36-32-1 thru 36-32-12.
• New Rule: Filed January 22, 2001; effective February 26, 2001. Amended: Filed December 13, 2002; effective January 17, 2003. Amended: Filed March 16, 2010; effective April 20, 2010. Amended: Filed January 26, 2016; effective March 11, 2016.
• Editor's note: Rule .02 was renumbered to .03 per certification filed January 26, 2016; effective March 11, 2016.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 360-X-7-.04 Certified Fire Apparatus Operator: Aircraft Rescue And Firefighting

(1) Requirements

(a) The candidate must be a Certified Fire Fighter II and a Certified Airport Firefighter.

(b) The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.

(c) The candidate must successfully complete the Emergency Vehicle Driver course.

(d) Examination. There will be an examination for state certification provided by the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission.

1. An overall score of 70% is required for the successful completion of this examination.

2. Re-test may be taken within 12 months of course completion.

3. All certification testing, to include re-testing, must be completed within 12 months of the course completion date.

(2) Administration

(a) Scope. This standard identifies the professional levels of competence required to perform the duties of a Fire Apparatus Operator: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting.

(b) Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify, in terms of performance objectives, the minimum requirements of professional competence required for service as a Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting.

1. It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements.

2. This standard shall cover the requirements for operators of fire department aerial and tiller equipment apparatus.

(c) General

1. The candidate shall meet all of the requirements for this standard before being certified as a Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting.

2. Each performance objective for the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting shall be performed swiftly, safely, and with competence. Each objective shall be met in its entirety.

3. It is not required for the objectives to be mastered in the order they appear.

(3) Objectives

(a) The objectives of this course are based on the ability of the Fire Apparatus Operator: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting to demonstrate knowledge and skills as outlined in the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission Teaching Outline for Fire Apparatus Operator: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, current edition.

History

• Author: Allan C. Rice
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§36-32-1 thru 36-32-12.
• New Rule: Filed March 16, 2010; effective April 20, 2010. Amended: Filed January 26, 2016; effective March 11, 2016.
• Editor's note: The original rule .03 was renumbered to .04 per certification filed January 26, 2016; effective March 11, 2016.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 360-X-7-.05 Certified Fire Apparatus Operator: Mobile Water Supply

(1) Requirements

(a) The candidate must be at least 18 years of age.

(b) The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.

(c) The Candidate must successfully complete the Emergency Vehicle Driver course.

(d) Examination. There will be an examination for state certification provided by the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission.

1. An overall score of 70% is required for the successful completion of this examination.

2. Re-test may be taken within 12 months of course completion.

3. All certification testing, to include re-testing, must be completed within 12 months of the course completion date.

(2) Administration

(a) Scope. This standard identifies the professional levels of competence required to perform the duties of a Fire Apparatus Operator: Mobile Water Supply.

(b) Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify, in terms of performance objectives, the minimum requirements of professional competence required for service as a Fire Apparatus Operator: Mobile Water Supply.

1. It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements.

2. This standard shall cover the requirements for operators of fire department mobile water apparatus.

(c) General

1. The candidate shall meet all of the requirements for this standard before being certified as a Fire Apparatus Operator: Mobile Water Supply.

2. Each performance objective for the Fire Apparatus Operator: Mobile Water Supply shall be performed swiftly, safely, and with competence. Each objective shall be met in its entirety.

3. It is not required for the objectives to be mastered in the order they appear.

(3) Objectives

(a) The objectives of this course are based on the ability of the Fire Apparatus Operator: Mobile Water Supply to demonstrate knowledge and skills as outlined in the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission Teaching Outline for Fire Apparatus Operator: Mobile Water Supply, current edition.

History

• Author: Allan C. Rice
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§36-32-1 thru 36-32-12.
• New Rule: Filed March 16, 2010; effective April 20, 2010. Amended: Filed July 30, 2014; effective September 3, 2014. Amended: Filed January 26, 2016; effective March 11, 2016. Amended: Published January 31, 2023; effective June 12, 2023
• Editor's note: The original rule .04 was renumbered to .05 per certification filed January 26, 2016; effective March 11, 2016.