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This bill amends South Carolina's firefighter registration law to clarify and update several definitions and requirements. The bill provides detailed definitions for key terms like "fire department," "firefighter," and "employer," specifying that a fire department must have a Public Protection Classification rating, be dispatched by a 911 center, be verified by the State Fire Marshal's Office, and maintain a roster with both the State Fire Marshal and the State Firefighters' Association. It requires that firefighters who work for multiple fire departments must be registered by each department, and mandates that the Office of the State Fire Marshal collect specific personal information about each firefighter, including their full name, date of birth, social security number, South Carolina driver's license number, employer, and employment date. The bill also stipulates that the fire marshal must notify the fire chief of a firefighter's registration, either electronically or in writing, and that fire chiefs must use forms provided by the State Fire Marshal. The changes aim to standardize and improve the tracking and registration of firefighters across the state, ensuring more comprehensive and uniform record-keeping. The bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

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