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Notice: 21298501

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of State Fire Marshal

Chapter:

FIREFIGHTERS STANDARDS AND TRAINING

Overview

RULE:

69A-37.037

Firefighter Training Course Medical Examination

PURPOSE:

Section 633.412, F.S., requires an individual to be in good physical condition evidenced by a medical examination before that individual is eligible for admission into a firefighter training program and provides that such a medical examination may include, but need not be limited to, the standards set forth in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) 1582.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendments will update the rule and incorporate the essential job tasks and descriptions of a firefighter as outlined in Chapter 5 of the NFPA® 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments (2018 Edition) upon which a medical examination to determine an individual’s fitness for firefighter training must be based.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

633.128(2)(a), 633.412(5) FS.

LAW:

633.412 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/24/2018 Vol. 44/248

COMMENTS:

From 12/24/2018 To 1/14/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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