Baker v. Office of the Treasurer, Department of Insurance

Appellant challenges a final order revoking his firefighter certification on the ground that he was not given sufficient notice of an opportunity to seek a hearing on the complaint lodged against him. We agree, and vacate the final order and remand for a hearing.

Appellee, the State Fire Marshal, sent to the appellant via certified mail to an address in Winter Springs, Florida, an administrative complaint charging appellant with violation of the conditions of his certification as a firefighter. The letter was returned to the appellee, with a forwarding address listed on the receipt. The…