Oklahoma HB1809 mandates fire departments to designate a monitor for fire sites to ensure safety after extinguishment.
Oklahoma HB1809 requires fire departments to designate an individual to monitor fire sites for flare-ups and hot spots after extinguishment. The designee is responsible for ensuring the safety of the area. The designee does not need to be a firefighter, and the responsibility can be shared among multiple individuals. Fire departments must leave at least one firefighter at the site until a designee is designated. The act will become effective November 1, 2025.
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