Florida H0735 amends firefighter training and certification requirements, including accepting out-of-state certifications and prohibiting.

Florida H0735 amends the Division of State Fire Marshal's authority to accept firefighter training and certification from other jurisdictions if deemed substantially equivalent. It mandates the division to make a finding before denying a certificate and requires the adoption of rules prohibiting employers from requiring firefighters to bring contaminated personal protective equipment or firefighting gear home. The act also mandates the establishment of best practices for handling contaminated equipment. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

Florida H0735 amends firefighter training and certification requirements, including accepting out-of-state certifications and prohibiting.

Florida H0735 amends the Division of State Fire Marshal's authority to accept firefighter training and certification from other jurisdictions if deemed substantially equivalent. It mandates the division to make a finding before denying a certificate and requires the adoption of rules prohibiting employers from requiring firefighters to bring contaminated personal protective equipment or firefighting gear home. The act also mandates the establishment of best practices for handling contaminated equipment. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.