Rule 205-1-1-.01. Definitions

1. (1) "Council" means for the purpose of these Rules and Regulations the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
2. (2) "Executive Director" means for these Rules and Regulations the executive director of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
3. (3) "Fire department" means any department, agency, organization, or company operating in this state with the intent and purpose of carrying out the duties, functions, powers, and responsibilities normally associated with a fire department and which is authorized to exercise the general and emergency powers enumerated in O.C.G.A. 25-3-1 and 25-3-2. These duties, functions, powers, and responsibilities include but are not limited to the protection of life and property against fire, explosions, or other hazards.
4. (4) "Firefighter" means any able-bodied person at least 18 years of age who has been duly appointed by a legally constituted fire department and who has the responsibility of preventing and suppressing fires, protecting life and property, and performing other duties enumerated in O.C.G.A. 25-3-1 and 25-3-2.
5. (5) "GFSTC" means the Executive Director and personnel of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
6. (6) "GFSTC Staff" means the personnel who work under the direction of the Executive Director.
7. (7) "Probation" means an action taken by Council when certified personnel commit acts in violation of the Rules & Regulations and/or Policy & Procedures of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 25-3-21, 25-4-2, 25-4-7, 25-4-10.

History. Original Rule was filed on December 4, 1974; effective January 1, 1975, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: New title "Promulgation and Purpose." F. Oct. 22, 2013; eff. Nov. 11, 2013.

Amended: New title "Definitions." F. Nov. 19, 2015; eff. Jan. 1, 2016, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. Oct. 23, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.