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 Urban Search & Rescue, and Hazardous Materials. The workshop ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of State Fire Marshal

The Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal, announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: April 15, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

PLACE: Hilton Orlando Hotel, Lake Hart Room A, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32819

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 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 Urban Search & Rescue, and Hazardous Materials. The workshop may also include a general discussion of a proposed Urban Search & Rescue, and Hazardous Materials Program including length of programs, content of programs, instructor requirements, prerequisite requirements, certification requirements, and proposed rule development in that regard. This workshop will take input from affected persons as to what rule amendments are necessary to implement this statutory change.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bill Wentlandt, Assistant Superintendent, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services, 11655 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL 34482, phone: [phone] or [e-mail]. Any person requiring a special accommodation to participate in this workshop should contact the person listed above no later than seven (7) days prior to the workshop.