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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits certain firefighter training courses to be taken online. Specifically, under the provisions of this bill, a person is permitted to take the courses required to obtain a firefighter 1 certification, as prescribed by the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs, in an online format. This provision, however, does not apply to any practical courses including, but not limited to, the following: Turnout Gear & SCBA Orientation Practical; Forcible Entry Practical; Vent Practical; Rope and Knot Lecture & Practical; Rope and Knot Practical 2; Mask Confidence Practical; Hose Practical 1; Hose Practical 2; Hose Practical 3; Hose Practical 4; Fire Attack Practical 1; Fire Attack Practical 2; Fire Attack Practical 3; Sprinkler & Standpipe Practical; Portable Extinguisher Lecture & Practical; Motor Vehicle Fire Practical; Ladder 1; Ladder 2; Ladder 3; JPR Review; Search & Rescue Practical 1 Orientation; Search & Rescue Practical 2 Cold Search; Search & Rescue Practical 3 Hot Search; Search with TIC & Lifeline; and Flashover.
AI Summary
This bill permits certain firefighter training courses to be taken online. Specifically, under the provisions of this bill, a person is allowed to take the courses required to obtain a firefighter 1 certification, as prescribed by the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs, in an online format. However, this provision does not apply to any practical courses, such as those related to turnout gear, forcible entry, ventilation, ropes and knots, masks, hose handling, fire attack, sprinklers, portable extinguishers, ladders, and search and rescue. The bill will take effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment, but the Commissioner of Community Affairs may take necessary administrative actions in advance of the effective date.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A383 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/383_I1.HTM |
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