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 allows veterans to earn Firefighter 1 certification without completing the standard recruit training course if they completed at least 12 months of active military duty and military firefighter training. It directly affects veterans who meet other eligibility and examination requirements set by New Jersey's Division of Fire Safety. The key provision replaces the mandatory training course requirement with military service and training verification, streamlining certification for qualified veterans. The bill does not alter other certification standards or create new financial obligations. It is currently pending in the Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.