Fire Standards

FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYMENT AND TERMINATION

Upon the employment of a firefighter, the employing agency shall forward to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training a completed  Notice of Employment (Form DFS-K4-1032) which evidences that the new employee is certified as a firefighter and has met the requirements necessary to maintain such certification as specified in State Statute 633.352. This form shall be forwarded within ten (10) business days after the first day of employment.

Upon the termination of employment of a firefighter, the employing agency shall forward to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training a completed Notice of Termination (Form DFS-K4-1033). This form shall be forwarded within ten (10) business days after the date of termination.

Please refer to State Statute 633.30 for the definitions of firefighter and employing agency. Other pertinent laws include State Statute 633.34 Firefighters; qualifications for employment, and State Statute 633.35 Firefighter and forestry firefighter training and certification program.

 

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