MN HF4452

Changes board chair election from annual to biennial selection by members.

Expands board powers to maintain a list of qualified fire service training instructors and accept funding from the fire safety account to reimburse Minnesota fire departments.

Excludes industrial fire brigades without a state fire department identification number from the definition of "fire department."

Modifies firefighter certification examination requirements to reference NFPA1001 standard or a national standard instead of specifying fire prevention, suppression, and hazardous materials operations.

Adds specific renewal requirements for firefighter licenses including attestation of 72 hours of approved training in preceding three years, verification of active service, and certification of no felony or arson-related convictions.

Allows volunteer firefighters to obtain licensure under the same terms as full-time firefighters on an optional basis.

Creates examination eligibility for military personnel with relevant firefighting experience without meeting standard course requirements.