This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 18-2-46, to the Code of West Virginia, which mandates the West Virginia Department of Education to incorporate an optional Firefighter One class into the curriculum for students in grades nine through twelve. The bill outlines that this course will consist of 120 hours of instruction covering the NFPA 1001 2019 FF 1 Standard, HazMat Awareness/Operations, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Furthermore, the successful completion of the Firefighter One class will fulfill the minimum requirements set by the West Virginia State Fire Commission for students to be eligible to respond to fire calls. This initiative aims to provide high school students with valuable skills and training that could benefit their communities and potentially lead to careers in firefighting and emergency services.

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Introduced Version: 18-2-46