WAC 296-305-05503   Summary of training requirements.  (1) Training on noise must conform to chapter 296-817 WAC, Hearing loss prevention (noise), and WAC 296-305-02005.

     (2) Training on medical procedures shall conform to WAC 296-305-02501.

     (3) Training on respiratory equipment shall conform to chapter 296-842 WAC, Respirators, and WAC 296-305-04001.

     (4) Training on employee right-to-know procedures shall conform to WAC 296-800-170, chemical hazard communication program.

     (5) Training on overhaul procedures and operations shall conform to WAC 296-305-05001.

     (6) Training on wildland fires shall conform to WAC 296-305-07001 through 296-305-07019.

     (7) Training on confined space entry and/or rescue shall conform to chapter 296-62 WAC, Part M, Permit-required confined spaces and WAC 296-305-05003.

     (8) Live fire training in structures shall conform to NFPA 1403 and this section.

     (9) The employer shall provide training and education for all members commensurate with those duties and functions that members are expected to perform. Such training and education shall be provided to members before they perform emergency activities. Fire service leaders and training instructors shall be provided with training and education which is more comprehensive than that provided to the general membership of the fire department.

     (10) The employer shall assure that training and education is conducted frequently enough to assure that each member is able to perform the member's assigned duties and functions satisfactorily and in a safe manner so as not to endanger members or other employees. All members shall be provided with training at least annually. In addition, members who are expected to perform interior structural fire fighting shall be provided with an education session or training at least quarterly.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-20-055, § 296-305-05503, filed 10/3/05, effective 12/1/05; 05-03-093, § 296-305-05503, filed 1/18/05, effective 3/1/05; 03-11-060, § 296-305-05503, filed 5/19/03, effective 8/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].040 , and [49.17].050. 01-11-038, § 296-305-05503, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060. 96-11-067, § 296-305-05503, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.]