Allows military firefighters with 12 months of active duty and military training to bypass civilian training for New Jersey Firefighter 1.

New Jersey A4159 waives the civilian training course requirement for Firefighter 1 certification for individuals who have completed at least 12 months of active duty military service and satisfactorily finished military firefighter training. Instead of the standard training course, these individuals can meet the eligibility and examination requirements set by the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs to receive their certification. This bill aims to recognize the skills and experience of military firefighters in the civilian firefighting sector.

Allows military firefighters with 12 months of active duty and military training to bypass civilian training for New Jersey Firefighter 1.

New Jersey A4159 waives the civilian training course requirement for Firefighter 1 certification for individuals who have completed at least 12 months of active duty military service and satisfactorily finished military firefighter training. Instead of the standard training course, these individuals can meet the eligibility and examination requirements set by the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs to receive their certification. This bill aims to recognize the skills and experience of military firefighters in the civilian firefighting sector.