Fla. Admin. Code R. 69A-37.036 (2026)
Determination of Moral Character
(1) Applicants for a certificate of compliance as a firefighter shall submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a criminal background check. Determination of good moral character is required prior to certification as a firefighter pursuant to Sections 633.412(4) and 633.408(4)(c), F.S.
(2) The Bureau shall consider the results of the fingerprint procedure outlined in Section 633.412(3), F.S., in making a determination as to the applicant’s good moral character, and shall not certify anyone not meeting the conditions of Section 633.412, F.S.
Rulemaking Authority 633.128(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.412, 633.408(4), 633.128(2)(a) FS. History–New 9-7-81, Formerly 4A-37.04, 4A-37.36, Amended 11-26-85, 1-3-90, 3-20-95, 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.036, Amended 3-19-09.
Effective: 3/19/2009.