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SECTION 6.0.2.6
AVAILABILITY OF PERSONNEL
To qualify as a member of a fire brigade, individuals must be available to
respond to fire alarms and attend required training programs. A pre-
arranged schedule for availability must be established to prevent conflict of
duties and to cover absences such as regular off-duty periods, vacations and
sickness.
DIVISION 3. TRAINING OF FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS AND FIRE
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
SECTION 6.0.3.1
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
A. Certificate of Competency shall be issued to fire volunteers, members of
fire brigades and fire safety practitioners after completion of the
mandatory training and competency evaluations conducted by the BFP
and upon submission of the following documentary requirements:
1. Certificate of completion of the fire suppression training;
2. Personal profile;
3. Certificate of employment, in the case of fire safety practitioners; and
4. Other documents the BFP may require.
SECTION 6.0.3.2
TRAINING DESIGN
A training design shall be developed by the BFP for fire brigades, fire safety
practitioners and fire volunteer organizations. Members shall be required to
complete the specified program of instruction.
SECTION 6.0.3.3
SCOPE OF TRAINING
A. All members of the fire brigade shall undergo training on fire suppression,
rescue, emergency medical services and related emergency response.
They shall be instructed on the handling of available fire rescue
apparatus, equipment, devices and tools. The training program shall be
adapted to suit the purpose of the particular brigade. It shall include fire
suppression strategies, tactics, techniques and the use of portable fire
extinguishers and other equipment, devices and tools.
B. In the case of fire safety practitioners, they shall undergo mandatory
continuous professional education and competency evaluation of their
expertise, knowledge and skills in the areas of fire science, engineering
and technology to be conducted by the BFP.
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