Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.17404

Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024

Section R. 408.17404 - Definitions; O to V

Rule 7404.

(1) "Operator's control station" means a work station where the operator of an apparatus, such as an aerial ladder or pumper, is stationed.

(2) "Personal alert safety systems" or "PASS" means a device that is certified as complying with these rules, that senses movement or lack of movement, and that automatically activates an audible alarm signal, which can also be manually activated to alert and to assist others in locating a firefighter or emergency services person who is in danger.

(3) "PFAS" means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance.

(4) "Platform control station" means a work station where the rider of an elevating platform is stationed.

(5) "Physician or other licensed health care professional" or "PLHCP" means an individual whose legally permitted scope of practice based on their license, registration, or certification, allows him or her to independently provide, or be delegated the responsibility to provide, some or all of the health care services.

(6) "Primary control station" means a work station where the operator of apparatus that has an aerial ladder or platform is stationed.

(7) "Protective ensemble" means multiple elements of clothing and equipment designed to provide a degree of protection for firefighters from adverse exposures to the inherent risks of structural firefighting operations and other emergency operations.

(8) "Qualified" means a person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

(9) "Structural firefighting" means activities of rescue, fire suppression, and property conservation in buildings, enclosed structures, aircraft, vehicles, vessels, or like properties that are involved in a fire.

(10) "Training" means the process of making firefighters proficient through instruction or hands-on practice, or both, in the operation and care of equipment that is expected to be used and in the performance of assigned duties.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.17404

1979 AC; 1988 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2013 AACS; 2022 MR 12, Eff. 6/21/2022