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FL S0394

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Training must cover cancer and mental health awareness, prevention, mitigation, and treatment, including lifestyle, environmental, inherited, and occupational risks.

  • Training must be mandatory for obtaining a Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Volunteer Firefighter Certificate of Completion, or Special Certificate of Compliance.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2018
Health Policy1/26/2018
Governmental Oversight and Accountability10/25/2017

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