The following minimum apparatus resources, applicable to the discipline, are required for a distance training provider.
(1) For a certified distance training provider--approved for basic structure fire protection personnel certification training:
(A) A pumper apparatus fully equipped for functions as required by the basic fire suppression curriculum.
(B) An aerial ladder truck for functions as required by the basic fire suppression curriculum.
(2) For a certified distance training provider--approved for basic aircraft rescue fire fighting (ARFF) personnel certification training:
(A) an ARFF vehicle for assigned aircraft type and size,
(B) an ARFF vehicle with 260 gpm minimum turret; and
(C) Support vehicles per AHJ.
(3) For a certified distance training provider--approved for Driver/Operator certification training:
(A) Driver/Operator-Pumper--A fire apparatus with a permanently mounted fire pump that has a rated discharge capacity of 750 gpm (2850 L/min) or greater as defined in NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus or its successor.
(B) Driver/Operator-Aerial--A fire apparatus with a permanently mounted, power-operated elevating device such as a ladder, ladder platform, telescoping platform, or articulating platform, with an elevating water delivery system.
Source Note: The provisions of this §427.205 adopted to be effective April 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 1962