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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-14; City Council; 9849; Fire Fighter I certificationqw @ \* cis- OF CARLSBAD - AGENL- BILL \B#Y8Yq ATG. IEPT. 2/14/89 FIR TITLE: FIRE FIGHTER I CERTIFICATION - ~ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 87-58 implementing State Fire Fighter I Certification for Fire Department personnel. ITEM EXPLANATION : The California State Fire Fighter Certification Program is designed to provide uniformity in fire service training throughout the state. The program identifies a base level of knowledge a Fire Fighter must attain prior to acceptance in the program. It is the foundation on which all other state fire certification programs are based, and is usually a prerequisite for acceptance into other higher level certification programs. To the individual, it is a credential to assist in advancement in the fire service. The Carlsbad Fire Department's training program meets the necessary criteria for our personnel to qualify for certification. The state only requires that the Fire Chief validate the application form indicating the individual meets the requirements. Eleven of our personnel have previously enrolled in the program. Resolution is adopted, we will enroll an additional 45 personnel. hired personnel will be certified within their probationary period. If this All newly FISCAL IMPACT: Enrollment fee for 45 personnel at $20 each ($900 total). EXHIBITS: 1. Resolution No. 69 - 38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 IC 17 le 19 - 2c 21 22 22 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 89-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCII OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE FIRE FIGHTER CEFtTIFICATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad, California desires to participate in the State Board of Fire Services, Office of the State Fire Marshal, Certification Program for the California Fire Service; and WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad, California desires it's Fire Department to be identified as a "participating department" under guidelines adopted by the State Board of Fire Services, Omce of the State Fire Marshal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Carlsbad, California, shall be eligible for Fire Fighter I Certification for presently employed personnel for one year from the effective date of this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Fire Fighters newly employed by the City of Carlsbad, California, after the effective date of this Resolution, shall attain Fire Fighter I Certification under said program within one year of the date of initial employment. // 'I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 12 14 15 - 2c 21 2; 21 24 2: 2t PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 14th day of February 1989 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Pettine, Mamaux and Larson NOES: *One ABSENT: None ATTEST: ALETHA L. RhJlXNKRANZ, City &lerk (SEAL)