Except as set forth in §B of this regulation, the instructor candidate shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, chapters 1—5. The instructor candidate may meet the requirements of a recognized instructor training agency or educational institution if the requirements: Cover all the elements specified in NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, chapters 1—5; and Have been approved by MICRB. The instructor candidate shall demonstrate knowledge and skills based on the general categories of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, chapters 1—5, and the requisite knowledge and skills of each section.