HB 4446
Firefighter Pilot Program
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a pilot program to create firefighter education opportunities in West Virginia. The program, called the West Virginia Firefighter 3Education pilot program, will initially operate in four counties – Kanawha, Ohio, Mineral County, and Raleigh – offering Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II courses through community and technical colleges. The program aims to enhance firefighter recruitment and retention, and provide educational opportunities for current and future firefighters.
Key provisions
- Creates a pilot program in four West Virginia counties to offer firefighter education.
- The program will focus on Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II courses.
- Instruction will be provided by fire service instructors employed by West Virginia University Fire Service Extension.
- Eligible students include high school students.
- The Higher Education Policy Commission will oversee program implementation and administration.
- Annual reports are required to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability.
- The pilot program has a four-year sunset date.
- Funding for tuition and fees will be provided directly to eligible institutions.
Who is affected
- Firefighters
- Fire Departments
- High School Students
- Community and Technical Colleges
- West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
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