R 408.17305
R 408.17305 Definitions; E to I.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 408.17305
Rule 7305. (1) “Education” means the process of imparting knowledge or skill
through systemic instruction. Education does not require formal classroom instruction.
(2) “Fire brigade” means a private or industrial fire department consisting of an
organized group of employees who are knowledgeable, trained, and skilled in at least
basic firefighting operations.
(3) “Foam containing PFAS” means firefighting foam containing intentionally
added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance.
(4) “Incipient stage fire” means a fire which is in the initial or beginning stage and
which can be controlled or extinguished by portable fire extinguishers, class II standpipe,
or small hose systems without the need for protective ensemble or breathing apparatus.
(5) “Interior structural firefighting” means the physical activity for fire suppression
or rescue, or both, inside of buildings or structures involved in a fire situation beyond the
incipient stage.