Rule 205-1-4-.01. Definitions

1. (1) "Decertification" means an adverse action taken by the Council to revoke an individual's certification when the individual commits any act in violation of Georgia State Law and Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.
2. (2) "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.
3. (3) "Registered Status" means an individual's information as listed in the GFSTC database.
4. (4) "Request for Hearing" means a clear written expression by the affected party or authorized representative on his/her behalf to indicate that he/she wants the opportunity to contest his/her case.
5. (5) "Re-Registration" means restoring the registered status to those individuals who have lost their registered status.
6. (6) "Suspension" means an action taken by GFSTC when non-certified personnel commit acts in violation of 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 entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Nov. 19, 2015; eff. Jan. 1, 2016, as specified by the Agency.