SB 926
Requiring WV Department of Education to include optional Firefighter One class as part of curriculum in grades nine through 12
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia Department of Education to offer an optional ‘Firefighter One’ course for students in grades nine through twelve. The course will be 120 hours long and incorporate elements of the NFPA 1001 standard, HazMat awareness, and First Aid/CPR certification. Successful completion of the course will fulfill minimum requirements for responding to fire calls as set by the West Virginia State Fire Commission.
Key provisions
- Establish an optional Firefighter One course for grades 9-12.
- The course will be 120 hours in length.
- The curriculum will align with the NFPA 1001 2019 FF 1 Standard.
- Students will receive HazMat Awareness/Operations certification.
- Students will receive First Aid/CPR certification.
- Successful completion meets requirements for fire response.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Public School Students (grades 9-12)
- West Virginia Department of Education
- West Virginia State Fire Commission
- Firefighters
Notable changes
- Introduces a new, required curriculum option focused on firefighter training.
- Specifies certification requirements for students completing the course.
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