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Rule Title: Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification
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Division: Division of State Fire Marshal
Chapter: FIREFIGHTERS STANDARDS AND TRAINING

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

VIEW_RULE Effective Date: 4/29/2021
History Notes: Rulemaking Authority 633.104, 633.128(1), 633.135(3), 633.137(3), 633.216(9), 633.406(2), 633.408, 633.418(1), 633.508(2) FS. Law Implemented 633.112(1), 633.128, 633.135, 633.137, 633.138, 633.216, 633.406, 633.408, 633.412, 633.415, 633.418, 633.508(2) FS. History–New 9-7-81, Formerly 4A-37.20, 4A-37.39, Amended 11-26-85, 1-3-90, 6-30-91, 3-20-95, 9-13-98, 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.039, Amended 3-19-09, 8-27-12, 8-20-13, 11-18-13, 2-15-15 (f), 2-15-15 (ee)-(ii), 7-13-16, 3-7-17, 5-18-17, 2-19-18, 1-1-19, 1-11-21, 2-8-21, 4-29-21.
References in this version: Ref-01465 Form DFS-K4-1023
Ref-01466 DFS-K4-1463
Ref-03076 DFS-K4-2085
Ref-03360 DFS-K4-1447
Ref-03362 DFS-K4-1448
Ref-03363 DFS-K4-2104
Ref-03364 DFS-K4-2105
Ref-03365 DFS-K4-2106
Ref-03366 DFS-K4-2107
Ref-03367 DFS-K4-2108
Ref-03368 DFS-K4-2109
Ref-04760 DFS-K4-1038
Ref-05012 DFS K4-2142, App Safety Officer Cert of Competency
Ref-05013 DFS-K4-2141 App Incident Safety Officer Cert
Ref-05014 DFS-K4-2140 App Health Safty Officer Cert
Ref-05015 DFS-K4-2139 Incident Safety Officer Task Book
Ref-05016 DFS-K4-2138 Health Safety Officer Task Book
Ref-07044 DFS-K4-2148
Ref-07045 DFS-K4-2149
Ref-07046 DFS-K4-2150
Ref-07047 DFS-K4-2151
Ref-07048 DFS-K4-2152
Ref-07049 DFS-K4-2153
Ref-07050 DFS-K4-2154
Ref-07051 DFS-K4-2155
Ref-07052 DFS-K4-2156
Ref-07053 DFS-K4-2157
Ref-07054 DFS-K4-2160
Ref-07055 DFS-K4-2161
Ref-07056 DFS-K4-2167
Ref-07057 DFS-K4-2168
Ref-08002 DFS-K4-2191: Florida Fire Service Needs Assessment
Ref-08003 DFS-K4-2174: Fire Grant Application
Ref-08170 DFS-K4-1438, Application for Fire Investigator Certification
Ref-08171 DFS-K4-2171 Fire Investigator Taskbook
Ref-08172 DFS-K4-2175 Fire Investigator Portfolio
Ref-09073 DFS-K4-2202
Ref-10097 DFS-K4-1022
Ref-12462 69A-37.039 ARFF Forms and Incorporated Materials
Ref-12463 69A-37.039 ARFF Forms and Incorporated Materials
Ref-12464 69A-37.039 ARFF Forms and Incorporated Materials
Ref-12659 DFS-K4-1016
Ref-12660 DFS-K4-1028
Ref-12661 DFS-K4-1308 Rev 10 20
Ref-12662 DFS-K4-1309 Rev 10 20
Ref-12663 DFS-K4-2300
Ref-12901 DFS-K4-2204
Ref-12902 DFS-K4-2205
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section Description ID Publish
Date
View Text Public Hearing
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This hearing will consider public input on the proposed changes to the above-referenced rules.
  September 5, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.
  This hearing will be held in-person and by GoToMeeting. In-person ....
28590476 7/30/2024
Vol. 50/148
View Text Public Hearing
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This hearing will consider public input on the proposed changes to the above-referenced rules.
  June 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
  Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. ....
28425673 6/7/2024
Vol. 50/112
View Text Proposed
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The proposed rule amendments update the State’s Live Fire Instructor and Training Program to current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and create a safer environment for participants involved in live .... 28149708 3/15/2024
Vol. 50/53
View Text Withdrawal
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification, Lisa of Supplemental Compensation Forms; Incorporation by Reference, Definitions, Authorizations for Certified Personnel, Compliance with Other Applicable .... 28151842 3/14/2024
Vol. 50/52
View Text Workshop
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This workshop is being conducted to receive public input and to discuss proposed changes to Fire Investigator Program.
  July 17, 2023, from 8:30 to 10:00 AM.
  Naples Grande Beach Resort, Room - Royal Palm VII, 475 Seagate ....
27270791 6/28/2023
Vol. 49/125
View Text Workshop
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This workshop is being conducted to receive public input and to discuss proposed changes to Florida Urban Search and Rescue Program.
  July 16, 2023, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
  Naples Grande Beach Resort, Room - Royal Palm VI, 475 Seagate ....
27270694 6/28/2023
Vol. 49/125
View Text Proposed
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The proposed rule amendments update the State’s Live Fire Instructor and Training Program to current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and create a safer environment for participants involved in live .... 27037603 4/12/2023
Vol. 49/71
View Text Development
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The proposed rule amendments will update the State’s Live Fire Instructor and Training Program to current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and create a safer environment for participants involved in .... 26619339 12/12/2022
Vol. 48/239
View Text Workshop
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In this workshop, the State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (Bureau) will discuss updates to the Live Fire Training rules ....
  May 24, 2022, 10:00 a.m.
  Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. ....
25844212 5/10/2022
Vol. 48/91
View Text Workshop
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In this workshop, the State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (Bureau) will discuss updates to the Live Fire Training rules ....
  March 30, 2022, 10:00 a.m.
  Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/626020717 You ....
25670097 3/16/2022
Vol. 48/52
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 24413365 Effective:
04/29/2021
View Text Change
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification, Programs of Study and Vocational Courses 24241093 2/26/2021
Vol. 47/39
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 24131289 Effective:
02/08/2021
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 24035744 Effective:
01/11/2021
View Text Proposed
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Section 633.137, F.S., created the Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program within the Department to provide financial assistance to help career fire departments, combination fire departments, and volunteer .... 23998108 12/17/2020
Vol. 46/244
View Text Public Hearing
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The Department will be holding another public hearing to discuss the proposed changes to the above referenced rules and forms.
  January 12, 2021 @ 10:00 A.M.
  Florida State Fire College, 11655 N.W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, ....
23994422 12/16/2020
Vol. 46/243
View Text Development
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Section 633.137, F.S., created the Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program within the Department to provide financial assistance to help career fire departments, combination fire departments, and volunteer .... 23887528 11/16/2020
Vol. 46/223
View Text Development
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Section 633.137, F.S., created the Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program within the Department to provide financial assistance to help career fire departments, combination fire departments, and volunteer .... 23814390 10/28/2020
Vol. 46/211
View Text Public Meeting
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The Department will be holding another public hearing to discuss the proposed changes to the above referenced rules and forms.
  November 10, 2020 @ 9:30 A.M.
  Florida State Fire College, 11655 N.W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, ....
23784320 10/21/2020
Vol. 46/206
View Text Correction
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification, Programs of Study and Vocational Courses 23776948 10/20/2020
Vol. 46/205
View Text Proposed
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Pursuant to section 633.432, F.S., the purpose of the Florida State Fire College is to provide firefighters with professional instruction and training in firefighting and to ensure their professionalism and competence by .... 23690618 9/25/2020
Vol. 46/188
View Text Public Hearing
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The Department will be holding another public hearing to discuss the proposed changes to the above referenced rules and forms.
  September 8, 2020 @ 10:00 A.M.
  Florida State Fire College, 11655 N.W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, ....
23504087 8/5/2020
Vol. 46/152
View Text Public Hearing
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The Department will be holding another public hearing to discuss the proposed changes to the above referenced rules and forms.
  June 24, 2020 @ 10:00 A.M
  Florida State Fire College, 11655 N.W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, ....
23214057 5/6/2020
Vol. 46/89
View Text Public Hearing
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The incorrect rule number (69A-37.037) was cited in the meeting notice published in the Volume 46, No. 55, March 29, 2020, issue of the FAR. ....
  March 25, 2020 @ 10:00 A.M.
  UPDATED: The Florida State Fire College campus has been CLOSED ....
23068945 3/23/2020
Vol. 46/57
View Text Workshop
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The Department will be holding a public workshop to discuss the proposed Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Program.
  March 25, 2020 @ 1:30 P.M.
  UPDATED: The Florida State Fire College campus has been CLOSED ....
23060506 3/19/2020
Vol. 46/55
View Text Development
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Pursuant to section 633.432, F.S., the purpose of the Florida State Fire College is to provide firefighters with professional instruction and training in firefighting and to ensure their professionalism and competence by .... 22994255 3/4/2020
Vol. 46/44
View Text Public Hearing
69A-37.039
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The Department will be holding another public hearing to discuss the proposed changes to the above referenced rules and forms.
  March 25, 2020 @ 10:00 A.M.
  Florida State Fire College, 11655 N.W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, ....
22966998 2/26/2020
Vol. 46/39
View Text Public Hearing
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The Department of Financial Services hereby gives notice that an additional public hearing will be held to discuss the proposed changes to the ....
  January 15, 2020 @ 10:00 A.M
  Florida State Fire College, 11655 N.W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, ....
22688899 12/10/2019
Vol. 45/238
View Text Public Hearing
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The Department of Financial Services hereby gives notice that an additional public hearing will be held to discuss the proposed changes to the ....
  January 15, 2020 @ 10:00 A.M.
  Florida State Fire College, 11655 N.W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, ....
22689093 12/9/2019
Vol. 45/237
View Text Public Hearing
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This is a Notice of Additional Public Hearing
  October 29, 2019 @ 10:00 A.M.
  Florida State Fire College, 11655 N.W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, ....
22457457 10/7/2019
Vol. 45/195
View Text Proposed
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Section 633.216, F.S., requires the Department to provide by rule for the certification of firesafety inspectors and fire code administrators and to develop by rule an advanced training and certification program for firesafety .... 22157339 7/22/2019
Vol. 45/141
View Text Development
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Section 633.216, F.S., requires the Department to provide by rule for the certification of firesafety inspectors and fire code administrators and to develop by rule an advanced training and certification program for firesafety .... 22118054 7/11/2019
Vol. 45/134
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 21267364 Effective:
01/01/2019
View Text Proposed
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The proposed amendments will update an existing form, adopt a new form and realign the forms so they are sequentially numbered. 20981408 10/5/2018
Vol. 44/195
View Text Development
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The proposed amendments to Rule 69A-37.039, F.A.C., will update the Medical Examination to Determine Fitness for Firefighter Training form and add three new forms. The proposed amendment to Rule 69A-37.058, F.A.C., will .... 20627455 7/6/2018
Vol. 44/131
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 20039344 Effective:
02/19/2018
View Text Proposed
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The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 69A-37.039, F.A.C., is to adopt a new form for use by firefighters and volunteer firefighters who wish to apply for the Lifetime Firefighter designation provided under Section .... 19743009 11/16/2017
Vol. 43/222
View Text Development
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The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 69A-37.039, F.A.C., is to adopt a new form for interested firefighters and volunteer firefighters to use when applying for the Lifetime Firefighter designation provided under .... 19483437 10/3/2017
Vol. 43/191
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 18913465 Effective:
05/18/2017
View Text Change
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification, Programs of Study and Vocational Courses 18806668 4/3/2017
Vol. 43/64
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 18644096 Effective:
03/07/2017
View Text Change
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification, Definitions, Firefighter Assistance Grant Program 18509169 1/19/2017
Vol. 43/12
View Text Proposed
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The purpose of the changes to Rule 69A-37.065, F.A.C., is to update the fire investigator training program as provided in Section 633.406(2), Florida Statutes. The Division is authorized to establish, by rule, certificates .... 18476868 1/11/2017
Vol. 43/07
View Text Proposed
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The Firefighter Assistance Grant Program was established pursuant to Section 633.135, F.S., within the Division of State Fire Marshal (Division) to improve the emergency response capability of volunteer fire departments .... 18295090 11/22/2016
Vol. 42/227
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 17695048 Effective:
07/13/2016
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Effective July 1, 2016, Chapter 2016-132, Laws of Florida, creates the Firefighter Assistance Grant Program within the Division of State Fire Marshal. The program shall provide financial assistance to improve firefighter .... 17682632 6/23/2016
Vol. 42/122
View Text Development
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The purpose of the changes to Rule 69A-37.065, F.A.C., are to update the fire investigator training program as provided in Sections 633.406(2) and 633.432(4), Florida Statutes. The Florida State Fire College is required .... 17682147 6/23/2016
Vol. 42/122
View Text Proposed
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The purpose of the changes to Rule 69A-37.039, F.A.C., is to introduce two new training programs for firefighters as provided in Sections 633.418 and 633.406(2), F.S. The Florida State Fire College is required to provide .... 17282410 3/15/2016
Vol. 42/51
View Text Development
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The purpose of the changes to Rule 69A-37.039, F.A.C., is to introduce two new training programs for firefighters as provided in Sections 633.418 and 633.406(2), F.S. The Florida State Fire College is required to provide .... 16906244 12/17/2015
Vol. 41/243
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 15631470 Effective:
02/15/2015
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 15628269 Effective:
02/15/2015
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification, Programs of Study and Vocational Courses 15478792 12/30/2014
Vol. 40/250
View Text Workshop
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The Department is holding a third workshop for the purpose of exploring options with the public for the implementation of new programs of study ....
  Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  Ocean Center, 101 North Atlantic Avenue, Room 104B, Daytona ....
15468219 12/24/2014
Vol. 40/248
View Text Change
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification, Types of Instructor Certificates Issued, Florida State Fire College, Live Fire Training Instructor Certification and Renewal 15374517 12/12/2014
Vol. 40/240
View Text Proposed
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Section 633.128(1)(e), F.S., requires the Division to issue certificates of competency to persons who, by reason of experience and completion of basic in-service training, advanced education, or specialized training, are .... 15142396 10/6/2014
Vol. 40/194
View Text Proposed
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The proposed rules are amended to conform to certain provisions of s. 633, F.S., “Fire Prevention and Control,” as revised under Chapter No. 2013-183, Laws of Florida. The proposed amendments include the following changes: .... 15136382 10/3/2014
Vol. 40/193
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The rule will establish a voluntary certification program for firefighters who desire to perform the duties of a safety officer. The safety officer is the person who is qualified to manage different elements of a fire department .... 14820647 7/15/2014
Vol. 40/136
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The proposed rules are amended to conform to certain provisions of s. 633, F.S., “Fire Prevention and Control,” as revised under Chapter No. 2013-183, Laws of Florida. The proposed amendments include the following changes: .... 14765745 6/30/2014
Vol. 40/126
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 13775181 Effective:
11/18/2013
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification, Programs of Study and Vocational Courses 13635986 10/7/2013
Vol. 39/195
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 13343143 Effective:
08/20/2013
View Text Proposed
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Section 633.45(1), F.S., requires the Division to (i) establish minimum standards for the employment and training of firefighters; (ii) establish minimum curriculum requirements for schools operated for the specific purpose .... 13353231 8/9/2013
Vol. 39/155
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 13167573 6/27/2013
Vol. 39/125
View Text Proposed
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Section 633.081(8), F.S., requires the Division of State Fire Marshal to implement an advanced training and certification program for fire safety inspectors having fire code management responsibilities. The proposed amendment .... 12958926 5/3/2013
Vol. 39/87
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The Department is holding a third workshop for the purpose of exploring options with the public for the implementation of new programs of study and vocational courses relating to standards for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. .... 12648235 2/14/2013
Vol. 39/31
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 11903372 Effective:
08/27/2012
View Text Change
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 11704425 7/13/2012
Vol. 38/28
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The purpose of these amendments is to address statutory changes in Section 633.081(8), F.S. relative to the firesafety inspector certification process. Further, the Department adopts a certification renewal application. 11387817 4/20/2012
Vol. 38/16
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The Department is holding a second workshop for the purpose of exploring options with the public for the implementation of new programs of study and vocational courses relating to standards for Fire Officer Professional .... 10761585 12/16/2011
Vol. 37/50
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The Department is holding a second workshop to further explore options with the public for the implementation of, pursuant to Section 633.081(8), F.S., an advanced training and certification program for firesafety inspectors .... 10499782 10/14/2011
Vol. 37/41
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The Department is holding a workshop for the purpose of exploring options with the public for the implementation of new programs of study and vocational courses relating to standards for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. .... 10086853 7/8/2011
Vol. 37/27
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The Department is holding a workshop for the purpose of exploring options with the public for the implementation of, pursuant to Section 633.081(8), F.S., an advanced training and certification program for firesafety inspectors .... 9982772 6/3/2011
Vol. 37/22
View Text Final
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 6883719 Effective:
03/19/2009
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Determination of Moral Character, Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification, Out of State Training - Certificate of Compliance; Special Certificate of Compliance, Minimum Curriculum Requirements .... 6562261 12/24/2008
Vol. 34/52
View Text Proposed
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To remove references to the Firefighter I category and adopt the latest National Fire Protection Association Standards for Training. 6007324 8/22/2008
Vol. 34/34
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To remove references to the Firefighter I category and adopt the latest National Fire Protection Association standards for training. 5202612 2/8/2008
Vol. 34/06
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To remove references to the Firefighter I category and adopt the latest National Fire Protection Association standards for training. 5086212 1/11/2008
Vol. 34/02
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Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification 2642782 Effective:
12/10/2001