Sec. 18.70.350. Powers.
The council may (1) adopt regulations for the administration of AS 18.70.320 – 18.70.369, including regulations (A) establishing minimum training and performance standards for certification of fire services personnel that are consistent with the standards of the National Fire Protection Association or other applicable standards; (B) establishing minimum fire training curriculum requirements for certification of […]
Sec. 18.70.355. Certification optional.
Nothing in AS 18.70.320 – 18.70.369 may be construed to prohibit a person from performing fire services without a certificate issued by the council. However, an entity for whom a person performs fire services as an employee or volunteer may require that the person be certified by the council or attend training programs that are […]
Sec. 18.70.360. Alaska fire services personnel fund.
The Alaska fire services personnel fund is created in the general fund. The fund consists of appropriations made by the legislature to the fund. The council may use the money in the fund to carry out its powers and duties.
Sec. 18.70.369. Definitions.
In AS 18.70.320 – 18.70.369, (1) “council” means the Alaska Fire Standards Council established under AS 18.70.330; (2) “fire services” means fire prevention services, fire suppression services, fire suppression support services, or training or educational services related to fire prevention or fire suppression that are performed by an employee of or volunteer with an organized […]
Sec. 18.70.320. Policy.
It is the policy of the state to protect its residents and their property from the ravages of fire. The state recognizes the need for the state to participate in providing an educational and training system that meets the needs of all communities and all fire services personnel. The legislature finds that fire is a […]
Sec. 18.70.330. Creation.
(a) There is created in the Department of Public Safety the Alaska Fire Standards Council. (b) The council consists of the following persons: (1) Two chief administrative officers or fire chiefs; only one person appointed under this paragraph may be from a fire department that consists entirely of paid employees; (2) the state fire marshal […]
Sec. 18.70.340. Appointment; meetings; expenses.
(a) The state fire marshal or a designee shall serve on the council during each state fire marshal’s continuance in office. Other members of the council shall be appointed by the governor for staggered terms of four years, except that a member may not serve beyond the time the member holds the office that established […]