9420463, 69A-62.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 9420463

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of State Fire Marshal

Chapter:

FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Overview

RULE:

69A-62.002	Uniform Minimum Firefighter Employment Standards; Adoption of National Fire Protection Association Standards
69A-62.021	Minimum Requirements for a Firefighter Employer Comprehensive Safety and Health Program
69A-62.022	Firefighter Employer Safety and Health Compliance Plan

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the rule is to update firefighter health and safety standards and clarify requirements.

SUMMARY:

The rule amendments clarify that a firefighter employer’s safety and health training program must be documented in writing, and must include supervisor training that includes NIMS training as outlined in Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD 5), adopted by reference, and training commensurate to their duties of management, command, and control. Firefighter employees and supervisors who provide response, rescue and or mitigation to non-traditional fire suppression activities, must receive specialized training in these areas. Firefighter employers must document that emergency vehicle operators are familiar with all vehicles prior to operating them. Firefighter employers subject to inspection will be notified and provided an inspection report electronically. If corrective action is required, the amendments provide the mechanism for plan submission and approval. Reinspection will occur within one year of plan approval. Other changes do not affect the substance of the rules.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

633.01(1), 633.45(1)(a), 633.803, 633.805, 633.808, 633.821 FS.

LAW:

633.45(1)(a), 633.805, 633.807, 633.808, 633.809, 633.817, 633.821 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/24/2010 Vol. 36/47

COMMENTS:

From 11/24/2010 To 12/15/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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