Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.413 - Regional training centers; facilities; approval

Rule 13.

(1) An applicant shall establish an RTC in a strategic location to support the greatest number of fire departments. An RTC must provide individuals an opportunity to receive pre-service fire training as an RTC student. To establish an RTC, an applicant shall do all of the following:

(a) Complete the bureau's Regional Training Center Advisory Board form, BFS-242.

(b) Establish an advisory committee which includes appointing a chairperson from the RTC staff and may include the county training committee chairpersons from each county that will be served by the RTC.

(c) Complete a needs survey which establishes the fire department training needs of the area and describes how the RTC plans to fulfill those needs. Collect any documentation of support for the need of the new RTC.

(d) Have and be able to maintain the capability to conduct firefighter I and II courses and examinations.

(e) Work with the bureau in training technology development.

(f) Have rooms, facilities, and equipment available to efficiently carry out programs of instruction.

(2) If the application meets the requirement of subrules (1) of this rule, the state fire marshal shall review the application for inclusion on the agenda for the next council meeting.

(3) The council shall vote to approve or deny an RTC application.

(4) An RTC shall maintain current contact information for the center and advisory board membership with the bureau within 30 days of any change using the bureau's Regional Training Center Advisory Board form, BFS-242

(5) The RTC shall perform all of the following on an annual basis to maintain council approval:

(a) Maintain capability to conduct firefighter I and II courses and examinations.

(b) Comply with all bureau rules.

(c) Cooperate with the bureau in training technology development.

(d) Submit a report to the state fire marshal annually by November 20 for the previous fiscal year October 1 to September 30. The annual report by each RTC shall include all of the following:

(i) The training activity from the previous fiscal year.

(ii) The use of approved county funds.

(iii) The budget and expenses from the previous fiscal year.

(iv) The RTC training plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

(6) The state fire marshal, with the approval of council, shall authorize an RTC to conduct council approved courses for pre-service students.

(7) Service time at an RTC does not count toward fire department service time unless the individual is registered as a fire department or a public safety department member.

(8) RTC students who are not members of a fire department or a public safety department in this state shall be assessed a fee per student to cover the cost of providing the certification examination as established by the bureau by January 31 before the next fiscal year. Fees shall be remitted to the bureau 2 weeks after the course start date as provided under section 11(1)(j) of the act, MCL 29.371.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.413

1979 AC; 2016 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. 11/3/2021