Requires Firefighter 1 certification of candidate who completes military firefighter training and at least 12 months active duty military service in lieu of training course requirements.

This bill (S 3316) allows veterans to earn New Jersey Firefighter 1 certification without completing the standard training course if they have at least 12 months of active military service and completed military firefighter training. It directly affects veterans who served in military firefighting roles, waiving the required recruit training course while maintaining other eligibility and examination standards set by the Division of Fire Safety. The key provision replaces the mandatory training requirement with verification of military service and training completion. This change applies only to Firefighter 1 certification and does not alter examination or other eligibility criteria. The bill aims to recognize veterans' existing firefighting qualifications for state certification.