§ 4-24-205. Minimum Employment and Training Standards
The commission is empowered to establish minimum employment and training standards for firefighters who are to be eligible for educational incentives.
§ 4-24-109. Funds
The commission shall operate only on funds appropriated by the general assembly.
§ 4-24-110. Assistance to Local Firefighters — Examination and Administration
Individual commission members may assist local firefighting units in the general area of their residence with the development of training and education programs for certification. Members may also administer examinations for certification if such administration is approved by the commission. Members shall receive a per diem payment for each day of attendance at a local […]
§ 4-24-111. Domestic Violence Training
The curriculum requirements of the commission on firefighting personnel standards and education shall include materials concerning domestic violence training.
§ 4-24-112. Minimum Training Requirements
Any full-time, part-time or volunteer firefighter hired or accepted as a firefighter on or after July 1, 2009, by a fire department recognized under title 68, chapter 102, part 3 must meet the following minimum training requirements: The firefighter must have previously completed or must complete after joining the fire department a minimum of sixteen […]
§ 4-24-113. Administrative Functions of the Director of the Division of Fire Prevention
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the director of the division of fire prevention shall: Act as chief administrative officer for the commission; Employ all consultants, investigators, inspectors, legal counsel and other personnel necessary to staff and carry out the functions of the commission, and assign the personnel in a manner designed to assure their […]
§ 4-23-203. Powers and Duties
The Tennessee residence commission shall have the following powers and duties: Formulate and develop a plenary master plan and program for the adaptive restoration and preservation of the Tennessee residence, including the building and contiguous grounds; Consistent with the master plan required in subdivision (a)(1), establish policies governing any improvements, alterations, repairs, replacements, or reconstruction […]
§ 4-23-204. Staffing — Contracting for Services of Experts and Specialists
The department of general services, the state museum, the Tennessee historical society, and the office of the state architect shall provide appropriate staff assistance to the Tennessee residence commission. In addition, the commission has the authority to contract pursuant to state law for the services of experts and specialists in the area of adaptive restoration […]
§ 4-24-101. Creation
There is hereby created the commission on firefighting personnel standards and education. The commission shall be attached to the department of commerce and insurance, division of fire prevention, and the division shall serve as a fiscal agent for the commission.
§ 4-24-102. Recommendations to Governor and General Assembly
The commission shall recommend to the governor and the general assembly standards of performance, courses of instruction and training, and procedures for certifying levels of achievement for full-time municipal and volunteer firefighters.