SPS 330.07 Note
Note: The intent of this rule is not to require an instructor to be certified. Fire departments should ensure that instructors are qualified in that particular area of expertise familiar with the fire department, its organization, and its operations.
SPS 330.07(4)
(4) Provide training and education commensurate with the duties and functions the member is expected to perform.
SPS 330.07(5)
(5) Assure that a member obtains the minimum fire fighter training and education requirements before that member performs any interior structural fire fighting activity or within an IDLH environment as determined by the incident safety officer in accordance with s.
SPS 330.14 (1) (g).
SPS 330.07 Note
Note: The use of a structured on-the-job training program with close supervision can assist fire departments to utilize new members in non-IDLH environments during emergency operations.
SPS 330.07(6)
(6) Provide training and education to fire fighters about special hazards to which they may be exposed during a fire and other emergencies and advise of any changes that occur in relation to the special hazards. The
procedures to address special hazards shall be maintained in written form. Training and education under this subsection shall be provided at least biannually.
SPS 330.07(7)
(7) Assure that the training and education are conducted frequently enough to ensure that each fire fighter is able to perform the assigned duties and functions satisfactorily and in a safe manner so as not to endanger other fire department members or employees.
SPS 330.07(8)
(8) Assure that fire fighters whose duties include interior structural fire fighting receive training and education consistent with established fire ground operating procedures. Training and education under this subsection shall be provided at least monthly.
SPS 330.07(9)
(9) Assure that training and education involving live fire fighting exercises meet the standards specified in
NFPA 1403.
SPS 330.07(10)
(10) Assure that a training and education program for any fire fighter engaged in fire ground operations
includes procedures
to
perform a safe exit
from
a
dangerous
area in the event of equipment failure or sudden change in fire conditions.
SPS 330.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; correction in (1) (b) 3. made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 17-067: r. and recr.
Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.
SPS 330.08
SPS 330.08 Minimum training and education standards. SPS 330.08(1)(1)
No member may be permitted to participate in fire fighting activities until that individual has completed the minimum training and education requirements as specified by any of the following:
SPS 330.08(1)(a)
(a) An entry-level fire fighter course approved by the technical college system board.
SPS 330.08(1)(cm)
(cm) An in-house training program approved by the technical
college system board.
SPS 330.08(1)(d)
(d) NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.
SPS 330.08(2)
(2) No member may act as a pumper or aerial operator during an emergency operation until that individual meets the minimum training and education requirements as specified by any of the following:
SPS 330.08(2)(a)
(a) An entry-level driver/operator-pumper or driver/operator-aerial course approved by the technical college system board.
SPS 330.08(2)(c)
(c) An in-house training program approved by the technical
college system board.
SPS 330.08(2)(d)
(d) NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications.
SPS 330.08(3)
(3) Effective October 1, 2019, a fire officer appointed after October 1, 2018 may not act as a fire officer during an emergency operation until that individual completes NIMS training in accordance with s.
SPS 330.14 and obtains the minimum training and education requirements as specified by any of the following:
SPS 330.08(3)(a)
(a) A fire officer course approved by the technical college system board.
SPS 330.08(3)(c)
(c) An in-house training program approved by the technical
college system board.
SPS 330.08 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95;
CR 17-067: am. (title), renum. (1) (a) (intro.) to (1) (intro.), renum. (1) (a) 1. to 4. to (1) (a), (bm), (cm), (d) and am., r. (1) (b), (c), renum. (2) (a) (intro.) to (2) (intro.), renum. (2) (a) 1. to 4. to (2) (a), (bm), (c), (d) and am., r. (2) (b), am. (3), r. (4)
Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18;
CR 17-067: am. (1) (intro.) and (2) (intro.)
Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-19; republished to correct transcription error in (2) (a)
Register October 2018 No. 754.
SPS 330.09(1)(1)
Every fire department shall do all of the following:
SPS 330.09(1)(a)
(a) Give substantial consideration to the health and safety of fire fighters in relation to the specification, design, construction, acquisition,
operation,
maintenance,
inspection,
and
repair
of
all fire apparatus
and equipment.
SPS 330.09(1)(b)
(b) Provide, and enforce the use of, a helmet and eye protection to any person riding in any part of an open cab or open tiller seat that does not provide protection of an enclosed cab.
SPS 330.09(1)(c)1.1. Except
as
provided
in
subd.
2.,
when
specifying
and ordering any
fire
apparatus,
require
a
sufficient number of seats in an enclosed area for the maximum number of persons
who may ride on the apparatus at any time, as specified by
NFPA 1901.
SPS 330.09(1)(c)2.
2. Fire
apparatus
may
be sold, traded, or given to another fire department provided the fire apparatus is maintained in accordance with the standards in effect at the time of its manufacture.
SPS 330.09(1)(d)
(d) Establish a preventative maintenance program that includes all of the following:
SPS 330.09(1)(d)1.
1. Inspection of
all
fire
apparatus
and equipment
at
least
monthly and
within
24 hours after any use to repair or identify and correct unsafe conditions.
SPS 330.09(1)(d)2.
2. Maintenance,
inspections,
and
repairs
of
fire
apparatus
and equipment that follows
the instructions
of the manufacturer.
SPS 330.09(1)(d)3.
3. Inspection of tires for signs of damage or wear and replacement of tires when the tread wear exceeds manufacturer standards. NFPA 1911 section 8.3.6 is not included as part of this chapter.
SPS 330.09(1)(d)4.
4. Removal from service of any fire apparatus or equipment found to be unsafe, as specified by NFPA 1911. No apparatus or equipment found to be unsafe may be placed back in service until it is inspected and repaired or replaced and determined to be safe.
SPS 330.09(1)(d)5.
5. Inspection and servicing of test fire pumps and aerial devices on apparatus as specified in
NFPA 1911.
SPS 330.09 Note
Note: There was an inadvertent error in
CR 17-067. The phrase “servicing of test” should be “service testing of”. The error will be corrected in future rulemaking.
SPS 330.09(2)
(2) A driver of a fire
apparatus shall have a valid driver's license and training relating to the operation of fire apparatus. The driver shall in all conditions operate the fire apparatus in a safe and prudent manner.
SPS 330.09(3)
(3) The driver of a fire apparatus may not move the apparatus until every person on the apparatus is seated and secured with a seat belt or safety
harness
in
an
approved
riding
position,
except
as
allowed under sub.
(4) (a).
SPS 330.09(4)(a)(a) Except
as
provided
in
par.
(c),
any
person
riding on a fire apparatus shall be seated and safely secured by a seat belt or safety harness at any time the apparatus is in motion.
No person
may
stand or ride
on
the
tail
steps, sidesteps, running boards, fully enclosed personnel areas, or
other
exposed
part
of
a
fire apparatus while the apparatus is in motion.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)
(c) Hose loading operations may be performed on moving fire apparatus only when all of the following conditions are met:
SPS 330.09(4)(c)1.
1. Hose loading procedures shall be specified in a written standard operating procedure that includes the conditions set forth in this paragraph. All members involved in the hose loading shall be trained in these procedures.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)2.
2. There shall be a member, other than those members loading hose, assigned as a safety observer. The safety observer shall have an unobstructed view of the hose loading operation and be in visual and voice contact with the apparatus operator.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)3.
3. Nonfire department vehicular traffic shall be excluded from the area or shall be under the control of authorized traffic control persons.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)4.
4. The fire apparatus shall be driven only in a forward direction at a speed of 5 mph or less.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)5.
5. No person may stand on the tail step, sidesteps, running boards, or any other location on the fire apparatus while the apparatus is in motion.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)6.
6. Members may be in the hose bed but no person may stand while the fire apparatus is in motion.
SPS 330.09(4)(c)7.
7. Before each hose loading operation, the situation shall be evaluated to ensure compliance with the standard operating guidelines. If the standard operating guideline cannot be met, or if there is any question as to the safety of the operation for the specific situation, the hose may not be loaded on a moving fire apparatus.
SPS 330.09(4)(d)
(d) Tiller training, where both the instructor and the trainee are at the tiller position, may be performed on tractor-drawn aerial apparatus only if all of the following conditions are met:
SPS 330.09(4)(d)1.
1. Tiller
training
procedures
shall
be
specified
in
written standard operating guidelines
that include
the
conditions
set
forth in this paragraph. All members involved in tiller training shall be trained
in these procedures.
SPS 330.09(4)(d)2.
2. The aerial apparatus shall be equipped with seating positions for both the tiller instructor and the tiller trainee. Both seating positions shall be equipped with seat belts for each individual. The tiller instructor may take a position alongside the tiller trainee.
SPS 330.09(4)(d)3.
3. The tiller instructor's seat may be detachable. If the instructor's seat is detachable, the detachable seat assembly shall be structurally sufficient to support and secure the instructor. The detachable seat assembly shall be attached and positioned in a safe manner immediately adjacent to the regular tiller seat. The detachable seat assembly shall be equipped with a seat belt or vehicle safety harness. The detachable seat assembly shall be attached and used only for training purposes.
SPS 330.09(4)(d)4.
4. Both the tiller instructor and the tiller trainee shall be seated and belted.
SPS 330.09(4)(d)5.
5. The instructor and trainee shall wear a helmet and use eye protection if seated in an open cab or open tiller seat that does not provide protection of an enclosed cab.
SPS 330.09(4)(d)6.
6. If the aerial apparatus is needed for an emergency response during a tiller training session, the training session shall be terminated, and all members shall be seated and belted in the approved riding positions. There shall be only one person at the tiller position. During the emergency response, the apparatus shall be operated by qualified operators.
SPS 330.09 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95;
CR 17-067: am. (title), (1) (intro.), (a) to (c), r. and recr. (1) (d), r. (1) (e) to (g), am. (2), (3), (4) (a), r. (4) (b), am. (4) (c) 5. to 7., (d) 1., 5.
Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.
SPS 330.10(1)
(1)
Inspection and testing of portable equipment. Every fire department shall do all of the following:
SPS 330.10(1)(a)
(a) Visually inspect, at least monthly and within 24 hours after use, all equipment carried on fire apparatus or designated for training.
SPS 330.10(1)(b)
(b) Maintain inventory records for equipment carried on each fire apparatus and for equipment designated for training.
SPS 330.10(1)(c)
(c) At least annually, test all equipment carried on fire apparatus or designated for training according to the instructions and applicable
standards of the manufacturer.
SPS 330.10(1)(d)
(d) Remove from service and repair or replace any fire fighting equipment that is defective or unserviceable as specified in the applicable NFPA standard as specified under s.
SPS 330.02.
SPS 330.10(2)
(2) Life safety ropes, harnesses, and hardware. Every fire department shall do all of the following:
SPS 330.10(2)(a)
(a) Use life safety ropes, harnesses, and hardware that meet the standards specified in
NFPA 1983.
SPS 330.10(2)(b)
(b) Use Class I life safety harnesses for fire fighter attachment to aerial devices.
SPS 330.10(2)(c)
(c) Use Class II and Class III life safety harnesses for fall arrest and rappelling operations.
SPS 330.10(2)(d)
(d) Use for training evolutions, life safety rope which is designated training rope if the rope is inspected before and after each use according to the manufacturer's instructions.
SPS 330.10(2)(e)
(e) Maintain records to document the use of each life safety rope used for training or at fires and other emergency incidents.
SPS 330.10(3)
(3)
Inspection and recertification of life safety rope. The following are department exceptions to the requirements in NFPA 1983:
SPS 330.10(3)(a)
(a) A life safety rope shall be inspected by qualified individuals before and after each use in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
SPS 330.10(3)(b)
(b) If an inspection or test of a life safety rope indicates any weakness, wear, or damage or there is any question regarding the safety or serviceability of a life safety rope, the rope shall be taken out of service and altered in such a manner that it could not be mistakenly used as a life safety rope.
SPS 330.10(3)(c)
(c) Unused life safety ropes, harnesses, and hardware shall be recertified in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. NFPA 1983 section 4.4.1 and table 4.4.1 are not included as part of this chapter.
SPS 330.10 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95;
CR 17-067: renum. SPS 330.10 to (1) and as renumbered am. (1) (intro.), (a) to (d), (g), renum. SPS 330.13 (2) (intro.) to SPS 330.10 (2) (intro.) and as renumbered am. (2) (intro.), (a), cr. (2) (e), (3)
Register September 2018 No. 753, eff. 10-1-18.
SPS 330.11(1)(1)
Protective clothing and equipment. Every fire department shall do all of the following:
SPS 330.11(1)(a)
(a) Provide, and enforce the use of, a protective ensemble and equipment to all fire fighters who engage in structural fire fighting or are exposed to hazards or potential hazards in accordance with
29 CFR 1910.132, subject to all of the following:
SPS 330.11(1)(a)1.
1. Protective clothing and equipment shall provide protection related to the fire fighter's job duties.
SPS 330.11(1)(a)2.
2. New protective clothing and equipment shall meet the applicable standards as specified in NFPA 1971.
