Fla. Stat. 401.271
Certification of emergency medical technicians and paramedics who are on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States

Any member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty who, at the time he or she became a member, was in good standing with the department and was entitled to practice as an emergency medical technician or paramedic in the state remains in good standing without registering, paying dues or fees, or performing any other act, as long as he or she is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty and for a period of 6 months after his or her discharge from active duty as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Source: Section 401.271 — Certification of emergency medical technicians and paramedics who are on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0401.­271 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

401.23
Definitions 401.24
Emergency medical services state plan 401.25
Licensure as a basic life support or an advanced life support service 401.26
Vehicle permits for basic life support and advanced life support services 401.27
Personnel 401.30
Records 401.31
Inspection and examination 401.33
Exemptions 401.34
Fees 401.35
Rules 401.38
Participation in federal programs 401.41
Penalties 401.45
Denial of emergency treatment 401.211
Legislative intent 401.243
Injury prevention 401.245
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council 401.251
Air ambulance service 401.252
Interfacility transfer 401.253
Reporting of controlled substance overdoses 401.254
Treatment of injured police canines 401.265
Medical directors 401.268
Protocols with regional poison control centers 401.271
Certification of emergency medical technicians and paramedics who are on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States 401.272
Emergency medical services community health care 401.273
Emergency medical technician and paramedic registry for disasters and emergencies 401.281
Drivers 401.321
Transferability of license 401.345
Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund 401.411
Disciplinary action 401.414
Complaint investigation procedures 401.421
Injunctive relief 401.425
Emergency medical services quality assurance 401.435
Emergency medical responder agencies and training 401.445
Emergency examination and treatment of incapacitated persons 401.465
911 public safety telecommunicator certification 401.2101
Short title 401.2701
Emergency medical services training programs 401.2715
Recertification training of emergency medical technicians and paramedics 401.2915
Automated external defibrillators 401.2916
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Current through Fall 2025

§ 401.271. Certification of emergency medical technicians & paramedics who are on active duty with the Armed Forces of the U.S.'s source at flsenate​.gov