Florida S0184 mandates seaports to maintain an onsite fire station, a hazardous materials response team, and operational fireboats.

Florida S0184, also known as the Seaport Security bill, requires seaports to maintain an onsite fire station under a recognized fire department, staffed and operational 24/7. The bill mandates these stations to have a certified hazardous materials response team ready for immediate deployment. Seaports must also maintain a minimum of two operational fireboats for responding to fires and hazardous materials incidents on or near navigable waters. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in fines, ineligibility for state port funding, or suspension of port operations.

Florida S0184 mandates seaports to maintain an onsite fire station, a hazardous materials response team, and operational fireboats.

Florida S0184, also known as the Seaport Security bill, requires seaports to maintain an onsite fire station under a recognized fire department, staffed and operational 24/7. The bill mandates these stations to have a certified hazardous materials response team ready for immediate deployment. Seaports must also maintain a minimum of two operational fireboats for responding to fires and hazardous materials incidents on or near navigable waters. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in fines, ineligibility for state port funding, or suspension of port operations.