NFPA 1001 (''Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications'') is a standard published by the National Fire Protection Association which identifies the minimum

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requirements (JPRs) for career and

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s whose duties are primarily structural in nature.

Structure

The NFPA 1001 is sectioned as follows: * 1. Administration * 2. Referenced Publications * 3. Definitions * 4. Entrance Requirements * 5. Fire Fighter I * 6. Fire Fighter II

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