Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA
Here is an overview of the Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia – Department 205, which corresponds to the:
Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC)
Department 205 – Rules of the Firefighter Standards and Training Council
The GFSTC is responsible for:
Establishing uniform training standards for Georgia firefighters
Certifying individuals as qualified firefighters
Setting qualifications for instructors and training centers
Enforcing disciplinary standards
Key Areas Covered in the Rules:
Certification of Firefighters
Minimum qualifications (age, education, physical and psychological fitness)
Background checks and fingerprinting
Probationary firefighter and firefighter certification levels
Training Requirements
Basic Firefighter Training Course content and hours
Live fire training regulations
Continuing education standards
Fire Department Registration and Compliance
Registration of local fire departments with the Council
Maintenance of records and reports
Departmental compliance audits
Instructor and Training Facility Requirements
Certification of instructors
Requirements for approved training centers and academies
Curriculum approval processes
Revocation or Suspension of Certification
Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of certification (e.g., criminal conduct, falsification of records)
Procedures for hearings and appeals
Council Operations and Procedures
Role and powers of the Council
Meetings, appeals processes, and administrative functions
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