Section 420. Interpersonal communication  


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  • The fire investigator shall:

    1. Understand and have a working knowledge of interpersonal communication;

    2. Identify nonlanguage factors which contribute to a negative response from the public;

    3. Identify factors which contribute to a negative response from the public; and

    4. Given practical simulation role-playing exercises depicting stressful situations of interaction with the public, communicate properly and effectively with various types of persons.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR310-01-3 § 3.18, eff. December 23, 1987.

Statutory Authority

§ 9.1-203 of the Code of Virginia.