18476868, 69A-37.039 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 18476868

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:

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 that may be awarded in recognition of special training or education. Under this authority, the Division offers a certificate in fire investigation to individuals who complete needful professional instruction and training on the subject of fire investigation. The proposed rule updates the current advanced training program designed for individuals having fire investigation responsibilities and alters the requirements for certification accordingly. This program is based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033, “Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators.” The purpose of the changes to Rule 69A-37.039, F.A.C., is to adopt the forms necessary to implement the changes being made in Rule 69A-37.065, F.A.C.

SUMMARY:

The proposed changes alter the requirements for fire investigator certification, amend the application form, and introduce two new forms.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

633.104, 633.128(1)(l), (2)(a), 633.216(9), 633.406(1)(b), (f), (2), 633.418(1), 633.508(2),

LAW:

633.112(1), 633.128, 633.132, 633.138, 633.216, 633.406, 633.408, 633.412, 633.418, 633.508(2)

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/11/2017 Vol. 43/07

COMMENTS:

From 1/11/2017 To 2/1/2017 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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