Bill > H0735

This bill modifies regulations for firefighter training, certification, and workplace safety in Florida. Specifically, the bill requires the Division of State Fire Marshal to accept firefighter training and certification from other jurisdictions if those requirements are substantially equivalent or more stringent than Florida's current standards. The division must now make a detailed finding before denying a firefighter's certificate, and it introduces a new term "basis certificate" to describe the training requirements from another jurisdiction. Additionally, the bill mandates that the division create rules prohibiting employers from requiring firefighters to bring home contaminated personal protective equipment or firefighting gear, and establishes guidelines for best practices related to handling such contaminated equipment. These changes aim to standardize firefighter certification across jurisdictions and improve workplace safety protocols for firefighters by addressing potential health risks associated with contaminated protective gear. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/735