Certification

Introduction: Certifying Officer Division of Fire and Life Safety Alaska Fire Standards Council

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

TEB Certification Office: Certification Clerk – Questions and Answers regarding all certification and testing issues

Certification Administration: Written Exam: Practical Exam:

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

Certification Application Let Us Complete it Now

Written Examination Summary NO, it’s 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

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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Testing In Progress

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

Practical Evaluations Summary 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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Practical Evaluations I have full confidence you have been prepared by your instructors Let’s go out and DO IT!