15142396, 69A-37.039 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15142396

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of State Fire Marshal

Chapter:

FIREFIGHTERS STANDARDS AND TRAINING

Overview

RULE:

69A-37.039	Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification
69A-37.065	Programs of Study and Vocational Courses

PURPOSE:

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 especially qualified for particular aspects or classes of firefighting duties. Section 633.406(2), F.S., authorizes the Division to establish by rule additional certificates that the Division may award in recognition of special training or education received by an individual, authorizing that individual to perform specialized firefighting services or provide specialized firefighting instruction, such as hazardous materials and urban search and rescue. Section 633.508(2), F.S., authorizes the Division of State Fire Marshal to adopt rules for the purpose of ensuring safe working conditions for all firefighter employees by authorizing the enforcement of effective standards, by assisting and encouraging firefighter employers to maintain safe working conditions, and by providing for education and training in the field of safety.

SUMMARY:

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 safety and health program. A person who completes the program will receive an Incident Safety Officer Certificate of Completion, a Health and Safety Officer Certificate of Completion, or a Safety Officer Certificate of Competency. This program is based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, 2015 edition.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

633.104, 633.128, 633.216(9), 633.406, 633.418(1), 633.508(2) FS

LAW:

633.112(1), 633.128, 633.138, 633.216, 633.406, 633.408, 633.412, 633.418, 633.508(2) FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/6/2014 Vol. 40/194

COMMENTS:

From 10/6/2014 To 10/27/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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