Technical Bulletins: Two-In, Two-Out and the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard

The respiratory standard adopted by OSHA is in full effect in Tennessee

Technical Bulletins: Ten Simple Questions on Code Adoption for Towns and Cities in Tennessee (2006)

Short answers to questions on the adoption of building and fire codes

Hot Topic: Tennessee Building and Fire Codes

The proposed rules provide for the adoption of the 2002 International Building Code and the 2003 NFPA Uniform Fire Code

Hot Topic: Emergency Assistance and Mutual Aid in Tennessee

The Emergency Assistance Act of 2004 is a complete overhaul and vast improvement in mutual aid and other emergency assistance in Tennessee

Hot Topic: NIMS (National Incident Management System)

An explanation of five steps that local governments must complete before October 1, 2005. Includes a resolution to adopt the NIMS

Hot Topic: Firefighter Minimum Training Law: Public Chapter 512 - 2009

The law does three things: (1) establishes a 16-hour class that must be taken by anyone who enters the fire service before they can respond to any emergency, (2) requires that every firefighter complete a basic firefighter class, as defined by the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy, within three years of joining a fire department, and (3) provides exceptions for firefighters who already have five years of experience

Hot Topic: Deadlines for Certification of Building and Fire Inspectors

All deadlines for building and fire inspector certification went into effect July 1, 1995. The state Fire Marshals\u27 Office intends to enforce this new law

Hot Topic: USFA FIRE Grants: A New Source of Funding for Fire Departments

A first-ever appropriation by Congress will provide $100 million in grants to directly assist local fire departments across the country

Mutual Aid and Emergency Assistance: 2002 Update

The state legislature and constitution create and govern municipalities and grant them their powers and authority. As a general rnle, the powers and authority are limited to actions municipalities can take within their corporate limits. In Tennessee, however, the General Assembly has recognized that under certain circumstances, state residents benefit from local governments being able to provide assistance and services beyond their boundaries. Speci lically, Tennessee cities have the authority to enter into agreements with other local governments to cooperate and provide assistance in the provision of police, fire, public works and other services. These agreements may determine whether the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act (Tennessee Code Annotated 29-20-101 et seq.) applies and whether a city is insured when acting outside its corporate limits. This bulletin outlines when, where and how a town or city may act beyond its corporate limits without exposing the municipality and its employees to potential additional liability. We also have attached model agreements and policies that wiII help give your city the greatest protection possible under current law

Hot Topic: Emergency Assistance and Mutual Aid in Tennessee: 2004 Update

For occurrences that your city cannot handle, you may use the Mutual Aid and Emergency and Disaster Assistance Agreement Act of 2004 to get help