The Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) provides the firefighter minimum standards training that must be completed to become licensed and employed as a firefighter in the State of Florida. Licensed firefighters may also obtain training as an ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

    Division of State Fire Marshal

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    69A-37.055Curriculum Requirements for Training Firefighter Recruits or Firefighters

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) provides the firefighter minimum standards training that must be completed to become licensed and employed as a firefighter in the State of Florida. Licensed firefighters may also obtain training as an emergency medical technician (EMT) that is conducted by the Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight. The SFM has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Health and the Department of Education to establish an educational curriculum framework that combines firefighter training and EMT training into one educational program. This option was created since a majority of firefighter employers require both firefighter and EMT certification to obtain employment.

    SUMMARY: The proposed amendment will enable individuals who are enrolled in the newly combined firefighter and EMT curriculum framework to take the SFM firefighter minimum standards exam upon successful completion of the firefighter training portion of the combined curriculum.

    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

    The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The Department conducted an economic analysis of the potential impact of the proposed rule and determined that there will be no adverse economic impact or regulatory increases that would require legislative ratification.

    Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 633.128(1)(a), (b), (2)(a), 633.408(1) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 633.128(1)(a), (b), 633.408 FS.

    IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW (IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):

    DATE AND TIME: September 16, 2015, 9:00 a.m.

    PLACE: Florida State Fire College, 11655 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL

    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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mary Ann Benson at (352)369-2915 or MaryAnn.Benson@myfloridacfo.com. 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).

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Bill Wentlandt, Chief, Bureau of Fire Standards & Training, 11655 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL 34482-1486, (352)369-2829 or bill.wentlandt@myfloridacfo.com

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    69A-37.055 Curriculum Requirements for Training Firefighter Recruits or Firefighters.

    (1) No change.

    (2)(a) No change.

    1. through 9. No change.

    10. EMS First Responder – Current certification as an emergency medical technician or paramedic, or successful completion of a USDOT first responder course will substitute for this area. Documentation of current certification or completion shall be submitted prior to completion of this curriculum. Individuals enrolled in a combined firefighter/emergency medical technician program shall be eligible to take the minimum standards examination upon successful completion of the firefighter program content.

    11. through 13. No change.

    (b) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 633.128(1)(a), (b), (2)(a), 633.408(1) FS. Law Implemented 633.128(1)(a), (b), 633.408 FS. History–New 9-7-81, Formerly 4A-37.10, 4A-37.55, Amended 11-26-85, 1-3-90, 6-30-91, 3-20-95, 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.055, Amended 3-19-09, ___________.

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Bill Wentlandt, Chief, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training

    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 19, 2015

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 14, 2015

Document Information

Comments Open:
8/25/2015
Summary:
The proposed amendment will enable individuals who are enrolled in the newly combined firefighter and EMT curriculum framework to take the SFM firefighter minimum standards exam upon successful completion of the firefighter training portion of the combined curriculum.
Purpose:
The Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) provides the firefighter minimum standards training that must be completed to become licensed and employed as a firefighter in the State of Florida. Licensed firefighters may also obtain training as an emergency medical technician (EMT) that is conducted by the Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight. The SFM has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Health and the Department of Education to establish an ...
Rulemaking Authority:
633.128(1)(a), (b), (2)(a), 633.408(1) FS
Law:
633.128(1)(a), (b), 633.408 FS
Contact:
Bill Wentlandt, Chief, Bureau of Fire Standards & Training, 11655 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL 34482-1486 (352)369-2829 or bill.wentlandt@myfloridacfo.com.
Related Rules: (1)
69A-37.055. Curriculum Requirements for Training Firefighter Recruits or Firefighters