Us Code § 7314 - Service requirements for qualified members of engine departments
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§ 7314. Service requirements for qualified members of engine departments
To qualify for an endorsement as qualified member of the engine department, an applicant must provide proof that the applicant has 6 months' service in the related entry rating as described in section 7313(b) of this title.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 544.)
| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
|---|---|
| 7314 | 46:672(g) |
Section 7314 requires individuals who wish to have their documents endorsed as a qualified member of the engine department must have at least 6 months service as a wiper or coal passer.
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