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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 allows individuals to complete certain required courses for a firefighter 1 certification online, as determined by the Division of Fire Safety within the Department of Community Affairs, but this online option does not extend to any hands-on or practical training sessions, which include a comprehensive list of essential skills such as gear and breathing apparatus orientation, forcible entry, ventilation, rope and knot work, mask confidence, hose handling, fire attack techniques, sprinkler and standpipe operations, portable extinguisher use, motor vehicle fire response, ladder operations, job performance review, and various search and rescue scenarios, including those using thermal imaging cameras (TIC).
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A505 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/505_I1.HTM |
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