Central Pa. fire companies to start live-burn training for 17-year-olds

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Allowed by legislation signed in 2023, more than 20 fire companies in the central Pennsylvania area will now start training 17-year-old volunteers with live-burn and interior firefighting training.

Pennsylvania fire officials and firefighters gathered at HACC on Wednesday, April 24, to announce the “100-Teens-to-Lifesavers Challenge." Credit: Madison MontagThe newest generation of firefighters in central Pennsylvania will be partaking in serious training earlier than ever after 21 fire companies in the area banded together to recruit and train junior firefighters with live-burn training starting at 17, an initiative allowed by a 2023 law.

The group of fire companies, named the Capital Region Council of Governments , held a press conference on Wednesday at HACC announcing the “100-Teens-to-Lifesavers Challenge,” which will allow local fire departments to prepare 17-year-olds with previously restricted live-burn training.Central Pa. man dies by suicide as jury mulls verdict in his child abuse trial

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