LAWS & REGULATIONS
Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website includes general information about DHS, Presidential Directives, Laws and Regulations, and Compliance Issues.
Environmental Protection Agency
The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. Their website contains the Agency's complete strategic plan, annual report, and policy resources.
www.epa.gov
Code of Federal Regulations 10CFR42 2487F (Public Health) This 10CFR discusses public health and HIPPA requirements.
Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA)
The Federal Emergency Management Act website contains Emergency Management Presidential Declaration.
Florida Department of Health
The general website for the Department of Health is:
The State Department of Health Regulations may be found at:
www.DOH.State.FL.US/demo/EMS/rulesstatutes/rulesreghome.html
Florida State HRS Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
(EMT & Paramedic information)
www.DOH.State.fl.us/demo/EMS/index.html
National Fire Protection Agency
NFPA is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. NFPA's 300 codes and standards influencing every building, process, service, design, and installation in the United States.
Occupational Health & Safety Administration
The Occupational Health & Safety Administration website contains laws, regulations, and Material Safety Data Sheets relating to Employer requirements in the workplace.
State of Florida
The State of Florida’s Official Website is www.myflorida.com.
EMS
Florida Administrative Code (Chapter 401 EMS Administration)
www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index/.cfm
Title XXIX Public Health Chapter 401.
Florida State Statute FS 64E-2 (EMS Operations)