A. Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training in conjunction with the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security and the State Fire Marshal Commission shall develop a program to educate firefighters on a unified command protocol for emergency incidents occurring in this state. This program shall be offered statewide by Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training. Methods of training may include, but are not limited to:

1. Live classroom sessions with approved instructors;

2. Live exercises and drills with approved instructors;

3. Interactive television;

4. Independent study; and

5. Web-based methods.

B. The training program shall be in compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and shall include provisions consistent with the National Fire Protection Association training courses.

C. The program shall have curriculum and training materials that are consistently utilized by all training providers at all training locations.

D. Subject to funding, these programs shall be offered at facilities approved by Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training and shall include, but not be limited to, other institutions of higher education, technology center school facilities, local fire departments and other qualified entities.

E. Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training shall carry out all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Section 3401.2 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Added by Laws 2007, c. 175, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2007. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 220, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2017, c. 232, § 3, eff. July 1, 2017.