SPS 330.01(8)
(8) “Fire chief" means the highest ranking officer in charge of a fire department.
SPS 330.01(9)
(9) “Fire department" means any public organization engaged in fire fighting.
SPS 330.01(10)
(10) “Fire fighter” means any person performing the powers and duties of a public fire department, whether or not that person is engaged in emergency operations. “Fire fighter” includes full- and part-time employees and paid and unpaid volunteers.
SPS 330.01(11)
(11) “Fire fighter organization" means an organization that represents the collective and individual rights and interests of fire fighters, such as a collective bargaining group or a fire fighters association. “Fire fighter organization" includes any organization that fire fighters authorize to represent their interests in negotiations with fire department managers.
SPS 330.01(12)
(12) “Fire fighting" means any activity related to controlling and extinguishing an unwanted fire or a fire set for training fire fighters, including any activity that exposes a fire fighter to the danger of heat, flame, smoke, or any other product of combustion, explosion, or structural collapse, but does not include any activities pertaining to fighting wildland fires. Fire fighting includes emergency operations and responses related to rescues, terrorism, and special hazards.
SPS 330.01(13g)
(13g) “Fit test” means the use of a testing protocol to qualitatively or quantitatively evaluate and verify the proper fit and seal of a respirator on an individual.
SPS 330.01 Note
Note: See also qualitative fit test (QLFT) and quantitative fit test (QNFT).
SPS 330.01(13r)
(13r) “Hazard” means a condition, an object, or an activity with the potential of causing personal injury, equipment damage, loss of material, or reduction of the ability to accomplish the mission.
SPS 330.01(14)
(14) “Hazardous atmosphere" means any atmosphere that is oxygen deficient or that contains a toxic or disease producing contaminant, whether or not it is immediately dangerous to life or health.
SPS 330.01(14g)
(14g) “Health and safety officer" means the person assigned and authorized by the fire chief as the manager of the fire department's health and safety programs.
SPS 330.01(14r)
(14r) “Immediately dangerous to life or health” or “IDLH” means any condition that would pose an immediate or delayed threat to life, cause irreversible adverse health effects, or interfere with an individual's ability to escape from a hazardous environment.
SPS 330.01(15)
(15) “Imminent hazard" means an act or condition that presents a danger to persons or property that is so urgent and severe that it requires immediate corrective or preventive action.
SPS 330.01(15m)
(15m) “Incident commander” means the individual who has the overall authority and responsibility for the management of emergency operations and personnel activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources.
SPS 330.01(16)
(16) “Incident management system” means an organized system that defines the roles and responsibilities assumed by emergency responders and the standard operating guidelines used to manage and direct emergency operations and other related functions.
SPS 330.01(16m)
(16m) “Incident safety officer" means the individual designated by the fire chief or incident commander who has obtained training from a qualified instructor on the roles and responsibilities of an incident safety officer.
SPS 330.01(17)
(17) “Member” means a person occupying any position or rank within a fire department and involved in performing any type of duties or responsibilities under the authority of a fire department. “Member” includes a full- or part-time employee or paid or unpaid volunteer.
SPS 330.01(17m)
(17m) “National Incident Management System” or “NIMS” means a system that provides a consistent, nationwide approach for organizations to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity.
SPS 330.01(19)
(19) “Occupational illness” means an illness or disease contracted through
or aggravated by the performance of the duties, responsibilities, and functions of a fire department member.
SPS 330.01(20)
(20) “
Occupational
injury” means an injury sustained during the performance of the duties, responsibilities, and functions of a fire department member.
SPS 330.01(21c)
(21c) “Qualified instructor" means a fire service instructor who is determined by the fire chief to be knowledgeable in the topic and has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to deliver instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan, including instructional aids and evaluation instruments; adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the students and authority having jurisdiction; organize the learning environment so that learning and safety are maximized; and meet the record-keeping requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
SPS 330.01(21g)
(21g) “Qualitative fit test” or “QLFT” means a pass or fail fit test to assess the adequacy of respirator fit that relies on the individual's response to the test agent.
SPS 330.01(21n)
(21n) “Quantitative fit test” or “QNFT” means an assessment of the adequacy of respirator fit by numerically measuring the amount of leakage into the respirator.
SPS 330.01(21r)
(21r) “Personal alert safety system” or “PASS” means a device that continually senses for lack of movement of the wearer and automatically activates the alarm signal, indicating the wearer is in need of assistance.
SPS 330.01(21w)
(21w) “Self-contained breathing apparatus” or “SCBA” means an atmosphere-supplying respirator for which the breathing air source is designed to be carried by the user.
SPS 330.01(23)
(23) “Service test" means the regular, periodic inspection and testing of apparatus and equipment, according to an established schedule and procedure, to ensure that it is in safe and functional operating condition.
SPS 330.01(24)
(24) “Special hazard" means a substance, device, event, circumstance or condition that presents an unusual and severe danger to fire fighters or an abnormally high level of fire danger. Special hazards include water rescue, confined space entry, high-angle rescue, and operations requiring specialized training.
SPS 330.01(25)
(25) “Standard operating guideline” means a written organizational directive that establishes or prescribes specific operational or administrative methods to be followed routinely, which can be varied due to operational need in the performance of designated operations or actions.
SPS 330.01(26)
(26) “
Structural fire fighting” means fire fighting that involves
buildings,
enclosed
structures,
enclosed
vehicles,
or enclosed
vessels.
SPS 330.01 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95;
CR 01-044: cr. (6h) and (6m), r. (22),
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 1-1-02; correction in (5), (18) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 6.,
7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 17-067: cr. (1m), am. (4), (6), (7), (10), (12), r. (13), cr. (13g), (13r), (14g), (14r), (15m), am. (16), cr. (16m), renum. (17) (intro.) to (17) and am., r. (17) (a) to (c), cr. (17m), r. (18), am. (19), (20), r. (21), cr. (21c), (21g), (21n), (21r), (21w), am. (25), (26)
Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.
SPS 330.011(1)(1)
Right of entry to investigate or inspect. The authorized representatives of the department, upon presentation of the appropriate credentials to an employer, may do all of the following:
SPS 330.011(1)(a)
(a) Enter without delay and at reasonable times any building, place of employment or workplace of a public employer, or an environment where work is performed by an employee of the employer.
SPS 330.011(1)(b)
(b) Inspect and investigate during regular working hours and at other reasonable times, and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, any place of employment and all pertinent conditions, structures, machines, apparatus, devices, equipment, and materials, and question privately any employer or employee.
SPS 330.011(2)
(2) Participation in inspections. Pursuant to s.
101.055 (5), Stats., a representative of the employer, an employee, or an employee representative shall be provided an opportunity to accompany a department inspector on any inspection made under this chapter.
SPS 330.011(3)(a)
(a) Any person, who believes a safety or health standard or variance is being violated or that a situation exists which poses a recognized hazard likely to cause death or serious physical harm, may request the department to conduct an inspection by completing a complaint registration form designated by the department.
SPS 330.011 Note
Note: The
online complaint form
is
available
on
the
Department's website at dsps.wi.gov/Pages/SelfService. See s.
101.055, Stats., for information regarding the complaint process.
SPS 330.011(3)(b)
(b) If an employee or employee representative requesting an inspection requests confidentiality, that person's name may not be disclosed to the employer or any other person, including any state agency except the department.
SPS 330.011(4)
(4) Orders. Pursuant to s.
101.055 (6), Stats., the department shall issue orders for violation of this chapter.
SPS 330.011 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95;
CR 17-067: am. (1), (3) (a), (b), r. (3) (c)
Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.
SPS 330.012
SPS 330.012 Posting department order. Upon issuance of an order of noncompliance, the employer shall post a copy of the order in accordance with s.
101.055 (6) (a) 1., Stats.
SPS 330.012 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95;
CR 01-044: r. and recr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 1-1-02.
SPS 330.013
SPS 330.013 Variances. Pursuant to s.
101.055 (4), Stats., the department shall consider and may grant a temporary variance, an experimental variance or a permanent variance as specified in s.
SPS 303.04 for a safety and health issue affecting public employees.
SPS 330.013 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; correction made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 330.014
SPS 330.014 Notices. Every employer shall post a notice which summarizes the employee's protections and rights as granted under s.
101.055, Stats.
SPS 330.014 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95.
SPS 330.015
SPS 330.015 Penalties. Penalties for violations of this chapter may be assessed as specified in s.
101.02, Stats.
SPS 330.015 Note
Note: Section
101.02 (13) (a), Stats., indicates penalties will be assessed against any employer, employee, owner or other person who fails or refuses to perform any duty lawfully enjoined, within the time prescribed by the department, for which no penalty has been specifically provided, or who fails, neglects or refuses to comply with any lawful order made by the department, or any judgment or decree made by any court in connection with ss.
101.01 to
101.25, Stats. For each such violation, failure or refusal, such employee, owner or other person must forfeit and pay into the state treasury a sum not less than $10 nor more than $100 for each violation.
SPS 330.015 Note
Note: Section
101.02 (12), Stats., indicates that every day during which any person, persons, corporation or any officer, agent or employee thereof, fails to observe and comply with an order of the department will constitute a separate and distinct violation of such order.
SPS 330.015 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95.
SPS 330.02
SPS 330.02 Incorporation of standards by reference. The following standards are incorporated by reference into this chapter:
SPS 330.02(1)
(1) NFPA 1001-2013, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.
SPS 330.02(2)
(2) NFPA 1002-2017, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications.
SPS 330.02(3)
(3) NFPA 1021-2014, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, subject to the modifications specified in this chapter.
SPS 330.02(4)
(4) NFPA 1403-2018, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions.
SPS 330.02(5)
(5) NFPA 1901-2016, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus.
SPS 330.02(6)
(6) NFPA 1911-2017, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Emergency Vehicles, subject to the modifications specified in this chapter.
SPS 330.02(7)
(7) NFPA 1971-2018, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting.
SPS 330.02(8)
(8) NFPA 1981-2013, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Services.
SPS 330.02(9)
(9) NFPA 1982-2013, Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS).
SPS 330.02(10)
(10) NFPA 1983-2017, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, subject to the modifications specified in this chapter.
SPS 330.02(11)
(11) CGA Standard G-7.1, 2011, Commodity Specification for Air.
SPS 330.02 Note
Note: Copies of the standards are on file in the offices of the department and the legislative reference bureau.
SPS 330.02 Note
Note: NFPA standards may be viewed online at NFPA.org or purchased from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169.
SPS 330.02 Note
Note: CGA standards may be purchased from the Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantilly, VA 20151 or at
www.cganet.com.
SPS 330.02 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95;
CR 01-044: r. and recr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 1-1-02;
CR 17-067: renum. (1) (intro.), (a) to (f) to (intro.), (1) to (6) and am., r. (1) (g), renum. (1) (h) to (k) to (7) to (10) and am., r. (2) (intro.), renum. (2) (a) to (11) and am.
Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.
SPS 330.03
SPS 330.03 Fire department health and safety officer. SPS 330.03(1)(a)(a) Each fire department shall have a health and safety officer.
SPS 330.03(1)(b)
(b) The health and safety officer shall assist the fire chief in his or her responsibility for the safety and health of the fire fighter.
SPS 330.03(1)(c)
(c) The health and safety officer shall report directly to the fire chief.
SPS 330.03(1)(d)
(d) The health and safety officer position may be filled by a single individual or by several individuals as determined by need and at the discretion of the fire chief. When several individuals are assigned to the position, at least one should be a member of the occupational safety and health committee. The health and safety officer position may be staffed by an existing fire department member who performs other duties in addition to those set forth in this section.
SPS 330.03 Note
Note: The health and safety officer is distinct from the incident safety officer and may be the incident safety officer or can be a separate function.
SPS 330.03(2)
(2) Qualifications. The health and safety officer's qualifications shall include all of the following:
SPS 330.03(2)(b)
(b) Knowledge of state and local laws regulating fire fighter safety and health.
SPS 330.03(2)(c)
(c) Knowledge of the potential safety and health hazards involved in fire fighting.
SPS 330.03(2)(d)
(d) Knowledge of the principles and techniques of managing a safety and health program.
SPS 330.03(3)
(3) Authority and responsibility. The health and safety officer's authority and responsibility shall include all of the following:
SPS 330.03(3)(a)
(a) The authority and responsibility to identify and recommend corrections of violations of safety and health standards.
SPS 330.03(3)(b)
(b) The authority and responsibility to recommend immediate correction of situations that create an imminent hazard to personnel.
SPS 330.03(3)(c)
(c) The authority and responsibility to alter, suspend, or terminate activities at the emergency scene when those activities are determined by the health and safety officer to be unsafe or an imminent hazard.
SPS 330.03(4)
(4) Functions. The health and safety officer shall do all of the following:
SPS 330.03(4)(a)
(a) Be a member of the safety and health committee and maintain a liaison with staff officers, fire fighters, equipment manufacturers, regulatory agencies, safety specialists, and the fire department physician.
SPS 330.03(4)(b)
(b) Develop and revise rules, regulations, and standard operating guidelines pertaining to safety and health, and report to the fire chief on the adequacy and effectiveness of the rules and regulations. The fire chief shall define the role of the health and safety officer in the enforcement of the rules and regulations.
SPS 330.03(4)(c)
(c) Identify and mitigate safety and health hazards and be involved in critiques.
