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PHYSICAL CONDITION OF STUDENTS: No student should be sent to class with any physical and/or

other condition that would prevent them from actively participating in class activities. No student shall be given
credit for any unit of instruction in which they do not actively participate. No tuition credit will be given for students
who cannot actively participate in class. Students who do not actively participate in any portion of the class will not
be given a certificate of completion for the class and will not be eligible to return for other courses for which the
uncompleted class is a prerequisite.

MEDICAL DISABILITIES POLICY

Students with known disabilities that cause them not to meet the essential eligibility requirements for participation in
the classes or may cause a substantial interference with the operation of the program or pose a significant risk to
the health and safety of others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation shall not be permitted to
participate in the classes. The Fire School will accept no responsibility for any consequences suffered by the
student and/or sponsoring organization who knowingly violate this policy.

A reading or hearing disability must be documented in advance by a qualified healthcare provider or other
professional qualified to make the diagnosis. The diagnosis should recommend an appropriate accommodation.
A request for accommodation must be submitted in writing and in advance in order for us to plan for the
accommodation.

REQUIRED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR LIVE BURN EVOLUTIONS: The NFPA Live Burn

Standard, NFPA Safety Standard, OSHA Fire Brigade Standards and Delaware State Fire School policy require
personal protective equipment be worn for live fire training. Personnel sent to the school without approved fire
coats, bunker pants, boots, gloves, helmets, and eye protection cannot fight fires. Students who do not fight fires
will not be issued certificates of completion or be given tuition credit for uncompleted portions of the course.

* It is also strongly recommended that you provide students with flame retardant hoods.

This policy applies to all Structural Firefighting, Flammable Liquids Firefighting and Flammable Gas Firefighting.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):

Includes approved coat, bunker pants, boots, gloves, helmets, and eye protection. Must be NFPA approved.
Appropriate clothing must be provided as indicated on the registration form. The department must provide their
members with proper fitting and safe personal protective equipment. Students with ill-fitting and/or improper
personal protective equipment will not be permitted to participate in classes requiring personal protective
equipment.

CONFINED SPACE RESCUE EQUIPMENT:

Due to the nature of the course and the types of evolutions, special equipment is required for the Confined Space
Rescue Course. Firefighting gear is not worn because it is too bulky and cumbersome for some evolutions. All
students participating in the Confined Space Rescue Class must have the following personal protective equipment:
Hardhat with chin strap, coveralls (optional), Gloves, Eye Protection, Ankle high work boots (optional), Elbow and
.knee-pads (optional)

BEARDS, BREATHING APPARATUS AND LIVE FIRE TRAINING:

Delaware State Fire School has a “no beard” policy for students participating in State Fire School sponsored fire and
rescue training programs. This action is consistent with recommended national standards, which have been in effect for
a number of years. (1988) In order to clarify when the policy applies and when it does not apply, the following guideline
has been adopted:

Delaware State Fire School Center or Divisions
Students with beards or any facial hair in contact with the face piece seal of self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) or respirators will not be permitted to participate or attend any training activity which requires
the use of personal protective equipment, turnout gear, helmets and/or breathing apparatus. Officers and
Drivers of fire and rescue apparatus are included.

In-Service Training at Off-Site Locations
Students with beards or any facial hair in contact with the face piece seal of a self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) or respirators will not be permitted to participate in any training activity that requires the
student to wear breathing apparatus (SCBA).

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