Insert FD Name Here Insert Cert Level Certification

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Certification
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Introduction

• Certifying Officer
• Division of Fire and Life Safety
• Alaska Fire Standards Council

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State of Alaska

• Governor Sarah Palin
• Acting Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  John D. Glass
• Fire Marshal, Division of Fire and Life Safety
  Dave Tyler
• Administrator, Alaska Fire Standards Council
• Gordon Descutner
• TEB Program Coordinators
• Rural Steve Schreck
• Northern Bill Hedrick
• Southeast Todd Kollar
• Public Education Mahlon Greene

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TEB Certification Office

• Certification Clerk 269-5052
• Questions and Answers regarding
• all certification and testing issues

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Certification Administration

• Written Exam
• Practical Exam

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What You Need To Do!

• Complete the Certification Application
• Complete the Written Test
• Expect results in 2-3 Weeks
• Certification issued 4-6 weeks
• Successfully Complete the Practical Evaluations

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Certification Application

• Let Us Complete it Now

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Written Examination Summary

• NO, its not an open book test, Please put your
  books away
• Separate your seating
• Do I have to say anything about test compromise?
  Automatic Failure!
• No Time Limit
• Use Number 2 Pencil Only
• Complete Answer Sheet Identification

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Written Examination Cont.

• Review your Answers before you turn in your
  Answer Sheet.
• Upon Completion, Leave the Testing Room, Try Not
  to Disturb anyone
• Do Not Discuss the Test
• Prepare Your Turnout Gear, Get Ready for
  Practical Evaluations, I suggest you take the
  opportunity to review your procedures
• Return to the testing room when called, we will
  review practical evaluation procedures then

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Questions?
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Testing In Progress
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Practical Evaluations Summary

• Points to Remember
• Follow instructions from the staff
• During the evaluation, move only to areas
  directed by the staff
• Give your name as you arrive at each station
• Listen carefully as the testing scenario is
  explained at each station
• Ask questions if the instructions are not clear

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Practical EvaluationsSummary Continued

• Points to Remember Continued
• Do not talk about the examination with anyone
  other than the evaluator
• Be aware of any time limits, but do not sacrifice
  quality performance for speed
• Equipment will be provided. Select and use only
  that which is necessary to perform the task
  adequately

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Questions?
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Practical Evaluations

• I have full confidence you have been prepared by
  your instructors
• Lets go out and DO IT!