633.444 – Division powers and duties; Florida State Fire College.
633.444 Division powers and duties; Florida State Fire College.— (1) The division, in performing its duties related to the Florida State Fire College, specified in this part, shall: (a) Enter into agreements with public or private school districts, community colleges, junior colleges, or state universities to carry out its duties and responsibilities. (b) Review and approve budget requests for […]
633.446 – Fees.
633.446 Fees.—The division may fix and collect admission fees and other fees which it deems necessary to be charged for training given. All fees so collected shall be deposited in the Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund. History.—s. 6, ch. 25097, 1949; s. 1, ch. 61-515; ss. 18, 35, ch. 69-106; ss. 1, 10, ch. 75-151; s. 4, […]
633.416 – Firefighter employment and volunteer firefighter service; saving clause.
633.416 Firefighter employment and volunteer firefighter service; saving clause.— (1) A fire service provider may not employ an individual to: (a) Extinguish fires for the protection of life or property or to supervise individuals who perform such services unless the individual holds a current and valid Firefighter Certificate of Compliance. However, a person who is currently serving as […]
633.418 – Inservice training and promotion; participation.
633.418 Inservice training and promotion; participation.— (1)(a) The division shall by rule prescribe curricula and standards for advanced and specialized training courses and education in addition to those prescribed in ss. 633.408 and 633.412. (b) The standards provided by this section do not bind any fire service provider as to the requirements it may have for promoting personnel. […]
633.422 – Firefighters; supplemental compensation.
633.422 Firefighters; supplemental compensation.— (1) QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION.—The Legislature recognizes the need for supplemental compensation for firefighters who pursue higher educational opportunities that directly relate to the improvement of the health, safety, and welfare of firefighters and those who firefighters protect. The State Fire Marshal shall determine, and adopt by rule, the coursework or degrees that […]
633.424 – Falsification of qualifications.
633.424 Falsification of qualifications.—An individual who willfully and knowingly falsifies her or his qualifications to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training of the division commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. History.—s. 5, ch. 81-205; s. 1402, ch. 2003-261; s. 65, ch. 2013-183. Note.—Former s. 633.353.
633.426 – Disciplinary action; standards for revocation of certification.
633.426 Disciplinary action; standards for revocation of certification.— (1) For purposes of this section, the term: (a) “Certificate” means any of the certificates issued under s. 633.406. (b) “Certification” or “certified” means holding a certificate that is current and valid and that meets the requirements for renewal of certification pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted under this […]
633.428 – Florida State Fire College established.
633.428 Florida State Fire College established.—There is established a state institution to be known as the Florida State Fire College, to be located at or near Ocala, Marion County. The institution shall be operated by the division. History.—s. 3, ch. 25097, 1949; ss. 18, 35, ch. 69-106; ss. 1, 8, ch. 75-151; s. 1404, ch. 2003-261; […]
633.432 – Purpose of fire college.
633.432 Purpose of fire college.—The purposes of this part and of the Florida State Fire College are: (1) To provide professional and volunteer firefighters with needful professional instruction and training in subjects, including, but not limited to, firefighting, fire prevention, hazardous materials, urban search and rescue, and emergency operations, at a minimum of cost to them and […]
633.434 – Superintendent of college.
633.434 Superintendent of college.—The division may employ a superintendent for the Florida State Fire College, who must be especially trained and qualified in firefighting, fire prevention and fire experimental work, and may employ on the recommendations of the superintendent such other instructors, experimental helpers and laborers as may be necessary to the proper conduct of the […]