In order to be certified as a Fire and Life Safety Educator I, an individual must:
  (1) possess valid documentation of accreditation from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress as a Fire and Life Safety Educator I; or
  (2) complete a commission approved Fire and Life Safety Educator I program and successfully pass the commission examination as specified in Chapter 439 of this title (relating to Examinations for Certification). An approved Fire and Life Safety Educator I program must consist of one of the following:
    (A) completion of an in-state Fire and Life Safety Educator I program meeting the requirements of the applicable NFPA standard and conducted by a commission certified training provider that was submitted and approved through the commission's training prior approval system; or
    (B) completion of an out-of-state educational institution of higher education, and/or military training program that has been submitted to the commission for evaluation and found to meet the requirements of the applicable NFPA standard.

Source Note: The provisions of this §459.3 adopted to be effective February 28, 2019, 44 TexReg 869