An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations; making a repeal; and making an editorial change.
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to establish guidelines for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations, such as fire companies and ambulance services. It outlines specific limitations on what minors can do, including restrictions on operating certain vehicles and equipment, and prohibits them from entering burning structures unless under specific training conditions. The bill also includes a repeal and an editorial change to clarify the law’s provisions.
Key provisions
- Limits the activities of minors aged 14 and older in volunteer emergency services, prohibiting operation of certain vehicles and equipment.
- Specifies training requirements for minors who wish to participate in firefighting activities, including age requirements and completion of a state-approved course.
- Allows minors 16 and older to continue serving in answer to a fire call until excused by the fire chief.
- Establishes a pilot program for high school students to become EMS providers through partnerships with educational institutions.
- Defines ‘minor’ and ‘volunteer emergency service organization’ for clarity.
- Authorizes the State Fire Commissioner to implement additional regulations to protect minors' health and safety.
- Repeals certain definitions from the Child Labor Act related to volunteer emergency services.
- Clarifies that the addition of the new section on minors aligns with existing Child Labor Act provisions.
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