16378176, 69A-37.055 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 16378176

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of State Fire Marshal

Chapter:

FIREFIGHTERS STANDARDS AND TRAINING

Overview

RULE:

69A-37.055

Curriculum Requirements for Training Firefighter Recruits or Firefighters

PURPOSE:

The Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) provides the firefighter minimum standards training that must be completed to become licensed and employed as a firefighter in the State of Florida. Licensed firefighters may also obtain training as an emergency medical technician (EMT) that is conducted by the Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight. The SFM has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Health and the Department of Education to establish an educational curriculum framework that combines firefighter training and EMT training into one educational program. This option was created since a majority of firefighter employers require both firefighter and EMT certification to obtain employment.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendment will enable individuals who are enrolled in the newly combined firefighter and EMT curriculum framework to take the SFM firefighter minimum standards exam upon successful completion of the firefighter training portion of the combined curriculum.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

633.128(1)(a), (b), (2)(a), 633.408(1) FS

LAW:

633.128(1)(a), (b), 633.408 FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/25/2015 Vol. 41/165

COMMENTS:

From 8/25/2015 To 9/15/2015 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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