CLIO AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY
TRAINING
STATE OF MICHIGAN REQUIREMENT FOR TRAINING
Per Michigan Act 291 of 1966 Firefighters Training Council, Section 29.369, Section 9
(6) Within 24 months after a person's appointment date as a volunteer or paid on-call
firefighter, a person must pass State of Michigan Firefighter I & II program to be
eligible for continued volunteer or paid on-call service as a firefighter.
MIOSHA General Industry Safety Standards Part 74. Fire Fighting
R. 408.17411 Duties of Employer
Rule 7411. (1) An employer shall comply with all of the following requirements:
(a) Provide initial and continuing training to an employee commensurate with and
specific to the duties and functions that the employee is expected to perform. The
training shall be provided before the employee is permitted to perform
emergency operations.
R 408.17412. Duties of the Employee
Rule 7412. An employee shall do all of the following:
(d) Not use equipment and tools unless trained in their use and authorized to do so.
(e) Only perform those duties that he or she is trained to do.
CLIO AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING
All probationary fire fighters must complete the CAFD “Rookie” Training before being
allowed to be actively engaged in any on scene emergency activity.
All probationary fire fighters shall complete the MSFFTC Fire Fighter I & II program
before being allowed to be actively engaged in fighting fire inside a structure.
All probationary firefighters shall complete the MSFFTC Firefighter I & II classes before
being granted permanent status.
Prior to new equipment being put into service, all personnel shall be trained on the
operation of such equipment.
Prior to new personnel using any equipment, they shall be trained in its operation.
All training shall be documented as to type, date, instructor, and persons attending.
Attendees shall sign in at each session.
Training shall be provided at least monthly.
The Training Officer (as designated by the Chief) is in charge at all training sessions,
drills and exercises.
Records shall be kept of all training provided to each member.
Revised May 2013
Training shall be conducted for; Structural Fire Fighting, Vehicle Extrication, and
Special Hazards as may arise.
Mandated initial and annual refresher training shall include but not be limited to the
following.
Right to Know Law (Hazardous Materials) (OSHA Requirement)
Driver Training Driving Course
Infectious Disease Control/Blood Borne Pathogens (OSHA Requirement)/CPR
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Use, Care and Fit Testing. (OSHA
Requirement)
2 in / 2 out MIOSHA Rule (OSHA Requirement)
Incident Command System Review
Extrication
Standard Operating Procedures (include specific SOG with current training
session)
All personnel must attend required training sessions.
If a member does not attend one of the required training sessions, they must make
arrangements with the Training Department to receive make-up training.
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If the member does not attend a make-up session within forty-five (45) days, they
shall be counseled regarding the need of and requirement for the training.
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If the member does not attend a make-up session within three (3) months from
the original training date, they shall receive a letter of reprimand.
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If the member does not attend a make-up session within six (6) months from the
original training date, they shall be suspended from active duty until such time as
the training is completed.
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Failure to complete make-up training within twelve (12) months from the original
training date will result in discharge from the Department.
The only exception to this paragraph is for persons on extended leave and/or those that
have made prior arrangements with the Training Officer and have agreed on scheduled
makeup training. Those that are on extended leave shall be required to makeup all
missed training within 6 months from the date of their return to active duty.
The Training Officer shall provide, to the station Lieutenants on a monthly basis, a list of
persons not attending the required training. It shall be the responsibility of the
Lieutenants to follow-up with members in their groups regarding the make-up training.
If the members do not attend the make-up training, the Lieutenants shall provide a
written report, through the chain of command, to the Chief.
Revised May 2013
TRAINING COST REIMBURSEMENT
Training Cost Reimbursement Agreement
This reimbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made between. The Clio Area Fire
Authority (the “Fire Authority”) and _________________ , (the “Firefighter”.)
WHEREAS, The Firefighter wishes to be employed by the Clio Area Fire Authority as a
firefighter, and
WHEREAS, the Firefighter has no formalized training in firefighting activities, and
WHEREAS, The Firefighter would not be allowed to function as a firefighter for the Fire
Authority without such formalized training, and
WHEREAS, The Fire Authority has access to such formalized training can benefit both
parties,
The Fire Authority and the Firefighter hereby agree as follows:
1. The Firefighter is responsible for the cost of basic firefighter training required by
the Fire Authority.
2. The Fire Authority will initially pay the cost of training the Firefighter in the
following areas; Firefighter I and II, Hazardous Materials Awareness and
Operations, Driving of firefighting vehicles, and Incident Command Systems.
3. These upfront payments are to be considered a loan from the Fire Authority to
the Firefighter (the “Loan”) which will be paid back through the deductions from
the paycheck the Firefighter earns from the Fire Authority.
4. In the event that the Firefighter completes five (5) years of service with the Fire
Department operated by the Fire Authority, after the paid-for training ends, the
Fire Authority will cancel the loan and repay the Firefighter any amounts
deducted for training as described herein.
5. In the event that the Firefighter completes less than five (5) years of service with
the Fire Department operated by the Fire Authority, after the Fire Authority has
paid for the training, all unpaid loan amounts shall be repaid to the Fire
Authority within 90 days.
It is so agreed
____________________
Firefighter
Dated: _________________
____________________
Fire Chief
Dated: _________________
Revised May 2013