§ 25-4-11. Adoption of Higher Training Requirements by Employing Agencies
This chapter shall provide only the minimum qualification standards in training requirements for firefighters in this state and does not restrict any employing agency from setting and establishing requirements that exceed these minimum standards. History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 693, § 9.
§ 25-3-26. Duty of Executive Director to Cooperate With Fire Department
The executive director shall cooperate with newly formed and existing fire departments to ensure that all fire departments in this state are in compliance with the provisions of this article by July 1, 1986. History. Code 1981, § 25-3-26 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1000, § 3; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § […]
§ 25-4-11.1. Testing for Illegal Drug Usage in Firefighters; Requirements
All firefighters qualified based upon successful completion of training set forth in subparagraph (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 25-4-8 shall be subject to random testing for evidence of use of illegal drugs. Such testing shall occur at least biannually for the first two years of licensure or certification. Such testing shall be noninvasive and may be […]
§ 25-3-27. Construction of Article
This article shall not be construed to amend, modify, or repeal any of the provisions of Chapter 4 of this title, known as the “Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act,” nor shall this article be construed to restrict the requirements of any other provisions relating to fire departments, equipment, or personnel. History. Code 1981, § […]
§ 25-4-12. Applicability of Chapter
Nothing in this chapter shall apply to firefighters employed on July 1, 1971, and such firefighters are not required to meet the requirements of Code Section 25-4-8 or Code Section 25-4-9 as a condition of tenure or continued employment; nor shall their failure to fulfill such requirements make them ineligible for any promotional examination for […]
§ 25-4-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.” History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 693, § 1.
§ 25-5-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Firefighter’s Mediation Act.” History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 565, § 1.
§ 25-4-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Airport” means any airport located in this state which has regularly scheduled commercial air carrier service or commuter airline service as required for certification under Section 139.49 of the Federal Aviation Administration regulations. “Airport firefighter” means any person assigned to any airport located in this state who performs […]
§ 25-4-3. Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; Establishment and Organization; Advisory Committee; Expenses and Allowances
The Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council is established. The council shall be composed of 11 members, one of whom shall be the Safety Fire Commissioner or the designated representative of the Safety Fire Commissioner. Two members shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House […]
§ 25-4-3.1. Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council; Establishment as Division of Council; Membership; Officers; Expenses
There is established the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council which shall serve as a division of the council. The volunteer council shall possess all powers, rights, and duties as set forth by this article and shall not be considered an advisory committee as set forth in subsection (e) of Code Section 25-4-3. The volunteer council […]