OAR 259-009-0062: Fire Service Professional Certification

(1) A fire service professional affiliated with an Oregon fire service agency may be certified by: (a) Satisfactorily completing the requirements specified in section (2) of this rule; (b) Through participation in a fire service agency training program accredited by the Department; (c) Through a course certified by the Department; or (d) By evaluation of experience as specified in OAR 259-009-0063. (e) The Department may certify a fire service professional who has satisfactorily completed the requirements for certification as prescribed in section (2) of this rule, including the Task Performance Evaluations (TPE) if applicable. (2) The following standards for fire service professionals are adopted by reference: (a) The provisions of the NFPA Standard 1010, 2024 Edition, entitled "Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters," for Chapters 1 to 8 and Chapters 10 to 17 are adopted. (A) For certification as NFPA Support Person the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5; (ii) Meet the minimum requirements for Emergency Medical Services defined in Chapter 10 for the level of service as determined by the AHJ; (iii) Successfully complete a DPSST-approved task performance evaluation or a DPSST-approved task book for NFPA Support Person. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer; and (iv) Have a minimum of three months of experience as determined by the AHJ. (B) For certification as NFPA Firefighter I the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Chapter 6; (ii) Meet the minimum requirements for Emergency Medical Services defined in Chapter 10 for the level of service as determined by the AHJ; (iii) Successfully complete a DPSST-approved task performance evaluation or a DPSST-approved task book for NFPA Firefighter I. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer; and (iv) Have a minimum of six months of experience as determined by the AHJ. (C) For certification as NFPA Firefighter II the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Firefighter I; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Chapter 7; (iii) Meet the minimum requirements for Emergency Medical Services defined in Chapter 10 for the level of service as determined by the AHJ; (iv) Successfully complete a DPSST-approved task performance evaluation or a DPSST-approved task book for NFPA Firefighter II. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer; and (v) Have a minimum of one year of experience as determined by the AHJ. (D) For certification as NFPA Airport Firefighter the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Firefighter II; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Chapter 8; and (iii) Successfully complete a DPSST-approved task book for NFPA Airport Firefighter. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (E) For certification as NFPA Apparatus - Driver/Operator the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Chapter 11; and (ii) Successfully complete a DPSST-approved task performance evaluation or a DPSST-approved task book for NFPA Apparatus - Driver/Operator. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (F) For certification as NFPA Apparatus - Pumper the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Apparatus - Driver/Operator; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Chapter 12; and (iii) Successfully complete a DPSST-approved task performance evaluation or a DPSST-approved task book for NFPA Apparatus - Pumper. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (G) For certification as NFPA Apparatus - Aerial Device the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Firefighter I and NFPA Apparatus - Driver/Operator; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Chapter 13; and (iii) Successfully complete a DPSST-approved task performance evaluation or a DPSST-approved task book for NFPA Apparatus - Aerial Device. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (H) For certification as NFPA Apparatus - Tiller the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Firefighter I, NFPA Apparatus - Driver/Operator and NFPA Apparatus - Aerial Device; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Chapter 14; and (iii) Successfully complete a DPSST-approved task performance evaluation or a DPSST-approved task book for NFPA Apparatus - Tiller. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (I) For certification as NFPA Apparatus - Wildland Fire Suppression the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Apparatus - Driver/Operator; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Chapter 15; and (iii) Successfully complete a DPSST-approved task performance evaluation or a DPSST-approved task book for NFPA Apparatus - Wildland Fire Suppression. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (J) For certification as NFPA Apparatus - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Firefighter II, NFPA Airport Firefighter, and NFPA Apparatus - Driver/Operator; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Chapter 16; and (iii) Successfully complete a DPSST-approved task performance evaluation or a DPSST-approved task book for NFPA Apparatus - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (K) For certification as NFPA Apparatus - Mobile Water Supply the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Apparatus - Driver/Operator; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Chapter 17; and (iii) Successfully complete a DPSST-approved task performance evaluation or a DPSST-approved task book for NFPA Apparatus - Mobile Water Supply. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (b) The provisions of NFPA Standard 1005, 2019 Edition, entitled “Standard for Professional Qualifications for Marine Fire Fighting for Land Based Fire Fighters,” are adopted. (A) For certification as NFPA Marine Land-Based Fire Fighter, the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Fire Fighter II, or be both an Advanced Exterior Facility Fire Brigade Member and an Interior Structural Facility Fire Brigade Member as defined by Chapters 5 and 6 of NFPA 1081; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Sections 4.1 through 4.5 of the NFPA 1005 Standard; and (iii) Complete a Department-approved task book for Marine Land-Based Fire Fighter. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (B) Historical Recognition and Transition from the 2007 Edition to the 2019 Edition. Prior to adoption of the 2019 Edition of NFPA Standard 1005, this standard was administered as two separate certifications titled NFPA Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighter I and NFPA Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighter II. (i) Any person who holds active Department-issued NFPA Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighter I and II certifications will be recognized as equivalent to holding the NFPA Marine Land-Based Fire Fighter certification. (ii) Any person who holds active Department-issued NFPA Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighter I and II certifications may keep the certifications active by completing the certification maintenance requirements. (iii) Effective January 1, 2023, no new certifications will be issued for NFPA Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighter I and NFPA Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighter II. After January 1, 2023, DPSST will permanently lapse any Level I certifications without a Level II certification. (c) The provisions of the NFPA Standard 1031, 2014 Edition, entitled "Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner" are adopted subject to the following definitions and requirements: (A) All applicants for certification as an NFPA Fire Inspector I must: (i) Successfully complete a Department-approved task book; (ii) Furnish proof that they have passed an exam demonstrating proficiency in the model fire code adopted by the State of Oregon or an equivalent; and (iii) Furnish proof that they have successfully completed all required course work or have provided equivalent training documents. (B) All applicants for certification as an NFPA Fire Inspector II must: (i) Hold a certification as a NFPA Fire Inspector I; (ii) Successfully complete a Department-approved task book; and (iii) Furnish proof that they have successfully completed all required course work or have provided equivalent training documents. (C) All applicants for certification as an NFPA Fire Inspector III must: (i) Hold a certification as a NFPA Fire Inspector II; and (ii) Successfully complete a Department-approved task book. (d) The provisions of the NFPA Standard 1033, 2022 Edition, entitled "Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator," are adopted. Applicants for certification as NFPA Fire Investigator may obtain certification through one of the following options: (A) Complete training to meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 4 of the NFPA Standard 1033, complete a Department-approved task book for Fire Investigator, and achieve a passing score of 75% or better on the DPSST Fire Investigator Examination. (B) Complete the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Fire Origin and Cause Investigator course and complete a Department-approved task book for Fire Investigator. This option does not require the completion of the DPSST Fire Investigator Examination. (C) Hold current certification as International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Fire Investigation Technician (FIT) and complete a Department-approved task book for Fire Investigator. This option does not require the completion of the DPSST Fire Investigator Examination. (D) Hold current certification as International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) or National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI). This option does not require the completion of a task book or the DPSST Fire Investigator Examination. (e) The provisions of the 2015 Edition of NFPA Standard 1035 entitled “Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications” are adopted. (A) All applicants for certification as an NFPA Fire & Life Safety Educator I must: (i) Successfully complete a Department–approved task book; and (ii) Furnish proof that they have successfully completed all required course work or have provided equivalent training documentation. (B) All applicants for certification as an NFPA Fire & Life Safety Educator II must: (i) Hold a certification as an NFPA Fire & Life Safety Educator I; (ii) Successfully complete a Department–approved task book; and (iii) Furnish proof that they have successfully completed all required course work or have provided equivalent training documentation. (C) All applicants for certification as an NFPA Fire & Life Safety Educator III must: (i) Hold a certification as an NFPA Fire & Life Safety Educator II; (ii) Successfully complete a Department–approved task book; and (iii) Furnish proof that they have successfully completed all required course work or have provided equivalent training documentation. (D) All applicants for certification as an NFPA Public Information Officer must: (i) Successfully complete a Department–approved task book; and (ii) Furnish proof that they have successfully completed all required course work or have provided equivalent training documentation. (E) All applicants for certification as an NFPA Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist must: (i) Successfully complete a Department–approved task book; and (ii) Furnish proof that they have successfully completed all required course work or have provided equivalent training documentation. (F) All applicants for certification as an NFPA Youth Firesetter Intervention Program Manager must: (i) Hold a certification as a Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist; (ii) Successfully complete a Department–approved task book; and (iii) Furnish proof that they have successfully completed all required course work or have provided equivalent training documentation. (G) Task books must be monitored by a Field Training Officer approved by the Department. The Field Training Officer must be certified at or above the level being monitored. (f) The provisions of the NFPA Standard 1041, 2019 Edition, entitled "Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications," are adopted. (A) For certification as NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Sections 4.2 through 4.5 of the NFPA 1041 Standard; and (ii) Complete a Department-approved task book for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (B) For certification as NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Sections 5.2 through 5.5 of the NFPA 1041 Standard; and (iii) Complete a Department-approved task book for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (C) For certification as NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor III the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Sections 6.2 through 6.5 of the NFPA 1041 Standard; and (iii) Complete a Department-approved task book for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor III. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (D) For certification as NFPA Live Fire Instructor the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I; (ii) Be certified as NFPA Firefighter II or be an Interior Structural Fire Brigade Member as defined by NFPA 1081; (iii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Sections 7.2 through 7.3 of the NFPA 1041 Standard; and (iv) Complete a Department-approved task book for Live Fire Instructor. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (E) For certification as NFPA Live Fire Instructor in Charge the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II; (ii) Be certified as NFPA Live Fire Instructor; (iii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Sections 8.2 through 8.4 of the NFPA 1041 Standard; and (iv) Complete a Department-approved task book for Live Fire Instructor in Charge. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (g) The provisions of the NFPA Standard 1021, 2020 Edition, entitled "Standards for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications," are adopted. (A) For certification as NFPA Fire Officer I, the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Firefighter II; (ii) Be certified as NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I; (iii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Sections 4.1 through 4.7 of the NFPA 1021 Standard; and (iv) Complete a task performance evaluation or a Department-approved task book for NFPA Fire Officer I. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (B) For certification as NFPA Fire Officer II, the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Fire Officer I; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Sections 5.1 through 5.7 of the NFPA 1021 Standard; and (iii) Complete a task performance evaluation or a Department-approved task book for NFPA Fire Officer II. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (C) For certification as NFPA Fire Officer III, the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Fire Officer II; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Sections 6.1 through 6.8 of the NFPA 1021 Standard; and (iii) Complete a task performance evaluation or a Department-approved task book for NFPA Fire Officer III. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (D) For certification as NFPA Fire Officer IV, the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Fire Officer III; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in Sections 7.1 through 7.7 of the NFPA 1021 Standard; and (iii) Complete a task performance evaluation or a Department-approved task book for NFPA Fire Officer IV. The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (h) NWCG Wildland Fire Operations Certifications. (A) The Department recognizes completion of the NWCG National Incident Management System: Wildland Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1) as meeting the minimum requirements for the following certifications: (i) NWCG Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2); (ii) NWCG Firefighter Type 1(FFT1); (iii) NWCG Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB); (iv) NWCG Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB); (v) NWCG Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource (HEQB); (vi) NWCG Felling Boss, Single Resource (FELB); (vii) NWCG Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB); (viii) NWCG Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN); (ix) NWCG Task Force Leader (TFLD); and (x) NWCG Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS). (B) The NWCG PMS 310-1 and the task books required for each certification are available online at https://www.nwcg.gov/. (C) Training completed after January 1, 2019 to satisfy a requirement for certification as identified in the NWCG PMS 310-1 must have been instructed under the prescribed guidelines of the NWCG Field Manager Course Guide (PMS 901-1) publication. (D) All applicants for certification must complete, and submit documentation for, the required training and meet the required experience for each certification as outlined in the NWCG PMS 310-1. When determining eligibility for a Wildland Fire Operations Certification, the Department will review the NWCG standards in place at the time of application for certification. (i) Maritime Fire Service Operator Professional Qualifications. The following Maritime Fire Service Operator Certifications are Oregon-specific standards: (A) For certification in Maritime Fire Service Basic Awareness the candidate must demonstrate aquatic stability as defined in the Maritime Fire Service Operator Standards Professional Qualifications and be trained and certified in Basic First Aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). (i) All applicants for certification must complete a Department-approved task book for Maritime Fire Service Basic Awareness. (ii) The task book must be approved by a certified Maritime Fire Service Operator of the same or a higher Maritime Fire Service Operator certification. (B) For certification in Maritime Fire Service Deck Hand the candidate must be certified as a Maritime Fire Service Basic Awareness and possess a current Oregon Boater Education Card. (i) All applicants for certification must complete a Department-approved task book for Maritime Fire Service Deck Hand. (ii) The task book must be approved by a certified Maritime Fire Service Operator of the same or a higher Maritime Fire Service Operator certification. (C) For certification in Maritime Fire Service Boat Operator the candidate must be certified as a Maritime Fire Service Deck Hand. (i) All applicants for certification must complete a Department-approved task book for Maritime Fire Service Boat Operator. (ii) The task book must be approved by a certified Maritime Fire Service Operator of the same or a higher Maritime Fire Service Operator certification. (D) For certification in Maritime Fire Service Rescue Boat Operator the candidate must be certified as a Maritime Fire Service Boat Operator. (i) All applicants for certification must complete a Department-approved task book for Maritime Fire Service Rescue Boat Operator. (ii) The task book must be approved by a certified Maritime Fire Service Operator of the same or a higher Maritime Fire Service Operator certification. (E) For certification in Maritime Fire Service Fire Boat Operator the candidate must be certified as a Maritime Fire Service Boat Operator. (i) All applicants for certification must complete a Department-approved task book for Maritime Fire Service Fire Boat Operator. (ii) The task book must be approved by a certified Maritime Fire Service Operator of the same or a higher Maritime Fire Service Operator certification. (j) The provisions of the 2021 Edition of NFPA 1006 entitled " Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications" are adopted subject to the following modifications: (A) For certification as NFPA Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Operations Level, the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 8, sections 8.1 and 8.2; and (ii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Operations Level. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (B) For certification as NFPA Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician Level, the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Operations Level; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 8, section 8.3; and (iii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician Level. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (C) For certification as NFPA Confined Space Rescue, the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Rope Rescue Operations Level; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 7; and (iii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Confined Space Rescue Technician. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (D) For certification as NFPA Dive Rescue, the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 19; and (ii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Dive Rescue Technician. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (E) For certification as NFPA Heavy Vehicle Rescue, the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician Level; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 9; and (iii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Heavy Vehicle Rescue Technician. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (F) For certification as NFPA Machinery Rescue, the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 13; and (ii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Machinery Rescue Technician. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (G) For certification as NFPA Rope Rescue Operations Level, the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 5, sections 5.1 and 5.2; and (ii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Rope Rescue Operations Level. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (H) For certification as NFPA Rope Rescue Technician Level, the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Rope Rescue Operations Level; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 5, section 5.3; and (iii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Rope Rescue Technician Level. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (I) For certification as NFPA Structural Collapse Rescue, the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 6; and (ii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Structural Collapse Rescue Technician. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (J) For certification as NFPA Surf Rescue, the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 21; and (ii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Surf Rescue Technician. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (K) For certification as NFPA Surface Water Rescue, the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 17; and (ii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Surface Water Rescue Technician. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (L) For certification as NFPA Swiftwater Rescue, the candidate must: (i) Be certified as NFPA Surface Water Rescue; (ii) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 18; and (iii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Swiftwater Rescue Technician. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (M) For certification as NFPA Tower Rescue, the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 4; and (ii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Tower Rescue Technician. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (N) For certification as NFPA Trench Rescue, the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 12; and (ii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Trench Rescue Technician. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (O) For certification as NFPA Watercraft Rescue, the candidate must: (i) Meet the job performance requirements defined in chapter 22; and (ii) Complete a Department–approved task book for the NFPA Watercraft Rescue Technician. The task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer. (P) Historical Recognition for NFPA Vehicle Rescue. Any person who holds a DPSST-issued NFPA Vehicle Rescue certification may keep the certification active by completing the certification maintenance requirements. Any person who holds an active DPSST-issued NFPA Vehicle Rescue certification will be recognized as NFPA Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Operations Level, NFPA Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician Level, and NFPA Heavy Vehicle Rescue. (k) US&R Rescue Technician. (A) This is a standard that is Oregon-specific. (B) An individual applying for US&R Rescue Technician must be certified as NFPA Structural Collapse Rescue, NFPA Confined Space Rescue, NFPA Vehicle Rescue, NFPA Trench Rescue, NFPA Rope Rescue Operations Level, NFPA Rope Rescue Technician Level, and NFPA Machinery Rescue prior to applying for US&R Rescue Technician and must document training in I-200 Basic ICS at the time of application. (l) US&R Medical Technician. (A) This is a standard that is Oregon-specific. (B) An individual applying for US&R Medical Technician must be certified as US&R Rescue Technician prior to applying for US&R Medical Technician, must document training in the FEMA Medical Specialist Course at the time of application, and must be a licensed active Oregon Health Authority Paramedic or equivalent at the time of application. (m) US&R Rigging Technician. (A) This is a standard that is Oregon-specific. (B) An individual applying for US&R Rigging Technician must be certified as US&R Rescue Technician prior to applying for US&R Rigging Technician, must document training in the FEMA Rigging Specialist Course at the time of application, and must be qualified at the time of application, by showing safety and use competency, on specific pieces of heavy equipment as determined by local jurisdiction. (n) US&R Search Technician (A) This is a standard that is Oregon-specific. (B) An individual applying for US&R Search Technician must be certified as US&R Rescue Technician prior to applying for US&R Search Technician and must document training in the FEMA Technical Search Specialist Course at the time of application. (o) The provisions of the NFPA Standard 1072, 2017 Edition, entitled “Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications ” are adopted subject to the following definitions and modifications: (A) For certification in NFPA Hazardous Materials Awareness, the candidate must complete the job performance requirements defined in sections 4.2 through 4.4. (i) All applicants for certification must complete a task performance evaluation or a Department-approved task book for the NFPA Hazardous Materials Awareness. (ii) The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer before an applicant can qualify for certification. (B) For certification in NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations, the candidate must be certified in NFPA Hazardous Materials Awareness and complete the job performance requirements defined in sections 5.2 through 5.6. (i) All applicants for certification must complete a task performance evaluation or a Department-approved task book for the NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations. (ii) The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer before an applicant can qualify for certification. (C) For certification in NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations Mission-Specific, the candidate must be certified in NFPA Hazardous Materials Awareness and NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations, and complete the job performance requirements defined in section 6.1.5. (i) All applicants for certification must complete a task performance evaluation or a Department-approved task book for the NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations Mission-Specific. (ii) The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer before an applicant can qualify for certification. (D) For certification in NFPA Hazardous Materials Technician, the candidate must be certified in NFPA Hazardous Materials Awareness and NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations, and complete the job performance requirements defined in sections 7.2 through 7.6. (i) All applicants for certification must complete a task performance evaluation or a Department-approved task book for the NFPA Hazardous Materials Technician. (ii) The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer before an applicant can qualify for certification. (E) For certification in NFPA Hazardous Incident Commander, the candidate must be certified in NFPA Hazardous Materials Awareness and NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations, and complete the job performance requirements defined in sections 8.2 through 8.6. (i) All applicants for certification must complete a task performance evaluation or a Department-approved task book for the NFPA Hazardous Incident Commander. (ii) The evaluation or task book must be approved by the Agency Head or Training Officer before an applicant can qualify for certification. (F) Historical Recognition of NFPA 472 Operations Level Responder Certification. Effective February 1, 2018, no new certifications will be issued for NFPA 472 Operations Level Responder. Any person who holds a Department-issued NFPA Operations Level Responder certification may keep the certification active by completing the certification maintenance requirements. Any person who holds an active Department-issued NFPA Operations Level Responder certification will be recognized as equivalent to holding NFPA 1072 certifications in Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations and Hazardous Materials Operations Mission-Specific . (3) Task performance evaluations, where prescribed, will be required prior to certification. Such examinations will be conducted in the following manner: (a) Task performance competency will be evaluated by three people nominated by the employing fire service agency's Chief Officer for approval by the Department or its designated representative. (b) The employing fire service agency's equipment and operational procedures must be used in accomplishing the task performance to be tested. (c) Specific minimum testing procedures, as provided by the Department, will be used for administration of the evaluation. (d) The training officer for an accredited fire service agency training program must notify the Department or its designated representative prior to performing a task performance evaluation. (e) At the request of the fire chief, a representative of the Department will be designated to monitor the task performance evaluation for fire service professionals from a fire service agency whose training program is not accredited.