Establishes rules for youth participants in fire department programs, restricting their activities to designated areas and prohibiting certain.

This bill amends the general municipal law to set guidelines for youth participants in programs sponsored by fire departments. It allows participants to respond to emergencies or hazardous activities but mandates they stay within a designated area set up by the chief or officer in charge. Participants are prohibited from responding to emergencies on vehicles using lights and sirens and from entering burning structures. All activities must be approved in advance by the chief or their designee.

Establishes rules for youth participants in fire department programs, restricting their activities to designated areas and prohibiting certain.

This bill amends the general municipal law to set guidelines for youth participants in programs sponsored by fire departments. It allows participants to respond to emergencies or hazardous activities but mandates they stay within a designated area set up by the chief or officer in charge. Participants are prohibited from responding to emergencies on vehicles using lights and sirens and from entering burning structures. All activities must be approved in advance by the chief or their designee.