NAC477.3144. Qualifications of instructors; written evaluations; revocation of accreditation.

     1. A course which has been certified by the State Fire Marshal must be taught by an accredited instructor.

     2. To be an accredited instructor, a person must:

     (a) Be recognized by the State Fire Marshal Division as being qualified to be an instructor;

     (b) Be currently employed as an instructor of fire science or fire technology within the Nevada System of Higher Education;

     (c) Have completed a development course for instructors offered by the State Fire Marshal Division;

     (d) Have at least 4 semester units of upper division credit in educational materials, methods and curriculum development; or

     (e) Possess a teaching credential or proof of successful completion of instructional course work from another state or agency, if that credential or proof is approved by the State Fire Marshal.

     3. Students participating in a certified course shall complete written evaluations on the instructor of the course. The State Fire Marshal will review the written evaluations to ensure the quality of instruction. The State Fire Marshal, or the representative of the State Fire Marshal, may observe a course to assist in the evaluation of the course or its instructor.

     4. The State Fire Marshal may revoke the accreditation of an instructor if the State Fire Marshal determines that such action is appropriate.

     (Added to NAC by St. Fire Marshal, eff. 2-17-94; A by R220-99, 9-25-2000)