(a) Each applicant for a fire boss's certificate of competency shall be at least 22 years old and be a citizen of the United States or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person who is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government, and shall satisfy one of the following:
(1) Have had at least three years of practical mining experience.
(2) Have had at least one year of practical experience in or around coal mines and hold a bachelor level degree in mining engineering, geology, or a related field of study from a school accredited by the American Association of Universities, a successor organization, or by a national or regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education.
(3) Have had at least one year and six months of practical mining experience in or around a coal mine and a bachelor level degree in any field of engineering other than mining engineering.
(4) Have had at least two years of practical experience in or around coal mines and hold an associate level degree in engineering, geology, or a related field of study from a school accredited by the American Association of Universities, a successor organization, or by a national or regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education.
(b) Each applicant must also submit with his or her application an affidavit reflecting that he or she has met the requirements described in this section and attesting to his or her good moral character and known temperate habits. This affidavit shall be signed by three reputable citizens, at least one of whom shall be the holder of a mine foreman's certificate.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 25-9-1 - Short Title; Purpose of Chapter.
Section 25-9-3 - Appointment of Mine Inspectors and Other Employees.
Section 25-9-4 - Certain Persons Not to Have Interest in Alabama Coal Mines.
Section 25-9-5 - Qualifications and Residence of Chief of Division.
Section 25-9-6 - Qualifications and Residence of Mine Inspectors and Head Mine Inspector.
Section 25-9-8 - Certificate of Competency for Fire Bosses and Mine Foremen - Required.
Section 25-9-9 - Certificate of Competency for Fire Bosses and Mine Foremen - Board of Examiners.
Section 25-9-10 - Certificate of Competency for Fire Bosses and Mine Foremen - Examinations; Fees.
Section 25-9-16 - Failure of Fire Boss to Perform Required Duties.
Section 25-9-17 - Persons Authorized to Act as Fire Boss; Temporary Fire Boss or Mine Foreman.
Section 25-9-18 - Qualifications of Mine Foremen in Underground Mines.
Section 25-9-19 - Inspection of Working Places and Abandoned Areas of Mines by Foreman.
Section 25-9-20 - Schedule of Mine Inspections.
Section 25-9-21 - Instruments for Measurement of Air and Gases in Mines.
Section 25-9-22 - Witnesses at Proceedings Under Chapter Generally.
Section 25-9-24 - Reporting and Correction of Unsafe Conditions.
Section 25-9-26 - Persons Not Employees Not to Enter Mines Without Consent of Operator, Etc.
Section 25-9-27 - Entry Into Mine While Intoxicated; Transporting Intoxicating Liquor Into Mine.
Section 25-9-29 - Giving of Orders Requiring Violation of Chapter.
Section 25-9-30 - Persons Under 18 Not to Work in or About Mines.