The bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes to enhance firefighter health and safety. It revises the legislative intent in section 633.506 to focus on reducing firefighter accidents, occupational diseases, and fatalities, while also requiring the Division of State Fire Marshal to assist in identifying employers with high injury rates and to conduct safety inspections. New rules are mandated for the division to ensure that firefighter employers purchase gear free from chemical hazards when available, provide notifications about hazardous gear, and implement work schedules that do not exceed 42 hours per week. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of mental health best practices and education on chemical hazards for firefighters.

Further amendments include the establishment of workplace safety committees for smaller employers with high injury rates, and the division's authority to enforce compliance through penalties for violations of safety regulations. The bill also introduces provisions for the division to adopt rules related to cancer prevention and mental health best practices. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 929 Filed: 633.506, 633.526
H 929 c1: 633.506, 633.520, 633.526
H 929 er: 633.506, 633.520, 633.526