Document Citation: Wis. Adm. Code Comm 30.03

Header:
WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
CHAPTER COMM 30. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS
SUBCHAPTER V -- ORGANIZATION

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
Wis. Adm. Code Comm 30.03 (2011)

Comm 30.03 Fire department safety position

(1) ASSIGNMENT. (a) Each fire department shall have a safety position.

(b) The safety position shall assist the fire chief in his or her responsibility for the safety and health of the fire fighter.

(c) The safety position shall report directly to the fire chief.

Note: The safety 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 intent of the rule is to staff the safety position with existing personnel, which may be filled by a fire department member who performs other duties in addition to those set forth in this section.

(2) QUALIFICATIONS. The safety position shall:

(a) Be a fire department member;

(b) Have a knowledge of state and local laws regulating fire fighter safety and health;

(c) Have a knowledge of the potential safety and health hazards involved in fire fighting; and

(d) Have a knowledge of the principles and techniques of managing a safety and health program.

(3) AUTHORITY. The safety position shall:

(a) Have the responsibility to identify and recommend corrections of violations of safety and health standards;

(b) Have the authority to recommend immediate correction of situations that create an imminent hazard to personnel; and

(c) Have the authority to alter, suspend or terminate activities at the emergency scene when he or she judges those activities to be unsafe or an imminent hazard.

(4) FUNCTIONS. The safety position shall:

(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;

(b) Develop and revise rules and regulations and suggested 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 safety position in the enforcement of the rules and regulations;

(c) Identify and mitigate safety hazards at incidents, and be involved in post-incident critiques; and

(d) Ensure that training in safety procedures is provided to all fire fighters. Training shall address corrective actions recommended by accident investigations.