Based on the minimum requirements of the National Fire Protection Association, 1081 Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications, 2001 Edition.

Requirements:

• Candidates Shall be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates Shall meet the physical fitness requirements outlined in the safety standards of AHJ
• Emergency Medical Care. The emergency medical care performance capabilities for industrial fire brigade personnel shall be determined and validated by the management of the industrial fire brigade.
• For Certification at the incipient level, the fire brigade member Shall meet competencies for the First Responder at the Awareness level, of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents certified by the Louisiana Firefighter Certification Program.
• The Incipient Industrial Fire Brigade Member examination includes portions of fifteen (15) fire related subjects requiring the successful completion of cognitive (written) skills and manipulative (practical) skills. Written examinations require 70% or greater overall average and manipulative skill examinations are averaged together with the student receiving the grade of “P” for passing if successful.

References:

• Industrial Fire Brigade Training, Incipient Level, 1^st Edition, 1995

IFSAC Certified: Yes