(a) Examination requirements of Chapter 439 of this title (relating to Examinations for Certification) must be met in order to receive Fire Officer I certification.
(b) Individuals will be permitted to take the Commission examination for Fire Officer I certification by documenting the following: Structure Fire Protection Personnel certification and Fire Service Instructor certification through the Commission or the equivalent IFSAC seals, and completing a Commission-approved Fire Officer I curriculum.

Source Note: The provisions of this §451.5 adopted to be effective February 1, 2001, 25 TexReg 10750; amended to be effective March 10, 2003, 28 TexReg 2125; amended to be effective December 3, 2006, 31 TexReg 9620; amended to be effective August 10, 2009, 34 TexReg 5415; amended to be effective February 17, 2010, 35 TexReg 1289