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FL S0394
Bill
Status
3/21/2018
Primary Sponsor
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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AI Summary
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Requires the Division of State Fire Marshal to establish training courses on cancer and mental health risks within the fire service as part of firefighter and volunteer firefighter certification requirements.
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Training must cover cancer and mental health awareness, prevention, mitigation, and treatment, including lifestyle, environmental, inherited, and occupational risks.
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Training must be mandatory for obtaining a Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Volunteer Firefighter Certificate of Completion, or Special Certificate of Compliance.
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Expands the Division's rulemaking authority to include adoption of standards and training related to cancer and mental health risks in the fire service under workplace safety regulations.
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Makes training available to already-certified firefighters and emphasizes cultural and behavioral changes within the fire service regarding cancer and mental health awareness.
Legislative Description
Fire Safety
Last Action
Chapter No. 2018-18
3/21/2018