The Department is holding a workshop for the purpose of exploring options with the public for the implementation of changes to the procedures for state firefighter certification exam day. The workshop may also include a general discussion of the ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of State Fire Marshal

The Division of State Fire Marshal announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., CT

PLACE: Destin City Hall, Board Meeting Room, 4200 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin, Florida 32541

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 changes to the procedures for state firefighter certification exam day. The workshop may also include a general discussion of the procedures for state firefighter exam day, exam process, equipment requirements, general procedures, safety requirements, makeup exams, 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] or [e-mail].

A conference line is available for individuals to participate via phone. The conference call-in number: [phone], conference ID: 966927. To ensure our conference call participants have the opportunity to provide public comment or testimony, we are providing the following information. All public comment requests must be submitted by email: [e-mail] with the subject title “Request to Speak”. In the body of the email, please provide ALL of the following:

1. Your name

2. Telephone number

3. Email address

4. Subject on which you will be providing comment

All requests to speak from our conference call participants will be provided to the moderator. Comments will be heard from attendees in the room, and then the moderator will call upon speakers attending by conference line. Please remember to un-mute your line to speak when you are called upon, as all lines will be muted at the start of the workshop to minimize disruptions.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: [e-mail].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Bill Wentlandt at the number listed above. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).