The bill amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically focusing on the curriculum, training, and education certification management system for fire and emergency services. A new subsection (b.1) is added to provide entry-level training and testing options for trainees at the Firefighter I level. This includes the option for a cumulative test at the end of the training program or a series of tests following each training module, as long as they are completed within the same National Fire Protection Association accreditation standard period.

Additionally, the bill modifies the annual reporting requirements by updating the terminology for firefighter certifications. The term "Firefighter 1" is replaced with "Firefighter I," and similar updates are made for Firefighter 2, Fire Instructor 1, and Fire Officer 1 certifications. The report will continue to include data on the total number of firefighters, their training participation, certification status, course summaries, and fund expenditures. The act is set to take effect six months after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 45 (Jan 22, 2025): 35-7383.1(g)(1)
Printer's No. 0045: 35-7383.1(g)(1)