Florida Administrative Rule 69A-21, section 69A-21.113, clarifies the specifications of the required continuing education. Per this section, license holders and permittees are required to take state-approved continuing education courses related to the scope of each license and each permit held.

In 2001, an amendment was also added to section 69A-21.113(2) that requires all license holders to complete at least a one hour workplace safety class, a one hour business practices class, and a one hour workers’ compensation class as part of the required continuing education for license renewal each four year period.

These three special hours are in conjunction with the 32 hours requirement and not in addition to - i.e. license holders are required to have a total of 32 hours of continuing education during each four year period including three 1-hour courses in workplace safety, workers' compensation and business practices. Per the State Fire Marshal's Office, permittees may also sit in on these three classes and receive credit towards their continuing education.

To download a copy of Florida Administrative Rule 69A-21, section 69A-21.113, click here: Section 69A-21.113.

The Florida State Fire Marshal's Office includes information about continuing education on its website located at: www.fldfs.com/sfm/bfpr/reg_lic_licenses.htm
Other items included on this section of their website include license descriptions, license classes, application forms and general requirements.

FFEDA holds over 24 hours of state-approved continuing education each year throughout the State of Florida.

Get your all of your required continuing education hours through the Florida Fire Equipment Dealers Association!

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