Inspector and Instructor Renewals

Renewal documentation in general

Forty hours (40 CEU’s) of approved continuing education are required in order to renew your certification. In order for CEU’s to be applied toward your renewal they must be in one of three forms and supported as noted:

• Any training offered in the State of Florida to be considered for CEU’s must be pre-approved through the FCDICE system. It is the responsibility of the training provider to ensure that this information is submitted into the FCDICE system. Attendees can verify that the course is pre-approved by going on-line to www.floridastatefirecollege.org . After logging in, go to the “locate” header and click on “renewal requirements”, and then select the certificate you wish to renew. A list of pre-approved classes will be provided, and you should inquire to assure that the class roster will be posted in FCDICE by the training provider.

• Recognized certificates of course completion from national programs or conferences that meet the criteria for renewal CEU’s. Outlines and objectives may be required.

• On-line courses must be approved by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, and will be listed in the FCDICE system

 

Instructor CEU Criteria

In order for CEU’s to be approved or considered for instructor renewals, the course must contain one or more of the following components:

• Instructor improvement –expansion of topics covered in FSFC208/FFP1740 Fire Service Course Delivery or FSFC210/FFP2741 Fire Service Course Design

• Train-the-trainer – an emergency services based program leading to instructor qualifications to teach the program. A program can not be applied more than one time for renewals (i.e., if you took Tactics I Train-the-Trainer two times, you can only use it once even if it is in different renewal periods).

• New or emerging technologies – includes new technology that directly impacts emergency services response (i.e., hybrid vehicles, thermal imaging cameras, etc.).

• Course or class content review – formal class to review program updates, changes in standards, new techniques, safety issues, etc.

Inspector CEU Criteria

In order for CEU’s to be approved or considered for inspector renewals, the course must contain one or more of the following components;

• Inspector improvement – topics that will improve your inspections skills, knowledge and abilities.

• New or emerging technologies – new systems, new construction techniques, specialized or high hazard facilities, etc.

• People / customer skills – skills that will allow you to more effectively talk to builders, citizens, and consumers.

• Legal / ethical issues – standards and legislation reviews that impact the inspector’s job responsibilities.

• Building trades – training in electrical, elevator, plumbing, internal communications systems, etc.
   

New courses for 2006

With the requirements for responding personnel to take IS100, IS700, and become familiar with NIMS and the National Response Plan and terrorism issues, the following will apply:

• A maximum of 8 hours can be obtained by successfully completing the following courses:
  o IS 100 – 2 hours
  o IS 200 – 2 hours
  o IS 700 – 2 hours
  o IS 800 – 2 hours
  o Traditional Delivery I-100 through 400 including alternates approved by NIMIC.
  o Formal domestic security courses such as FEMA/USFA/NFA’s Emergency Response to Terrorism, or similar courses from the Department of Justice as listed in the “State Working Group for Domestic Preparedness Compendium of WMD Training Courses and Workshops”. Hours as listed in the compendium.

• 8 hours have been approved for inspector renewal only for Structural Collapse Awareness or Technician.

NFA and FSFC Approved Classes for Renewal

A listing of approved renewal classes for instructors and inspectors can be found at the following site: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/sfm/bfst/Standard/firestan.htm .

 

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