For example, a person must be age 18 to operate an electric meat cutter in a supermarket. But state law creates exceptions for those age 16 and older 1 enrolled in a bona fide apprentice program or in any Department of Education and DOL approved work-study program or 2 who have graduated from high school. State law also prohibits anyone under age 18 from being employed in a manufacturing, mechanical, or mercantile establishment between 10 p.
But they may work until 11 p. The law permits exceptions for minors who are high school graduates and for national emergencies. Mayfield issued a new guidance letter that includes the following. All cadets under 18 are prohibited from:.
Cadets 16 and 17 years old are permitted, between 6 a. Cadets 14 and 15 years old are permitted to volunteer only between the hours of 7 a. The work group that drafted the guidelines issued a joint statement that reads, in part:. It is the intent of these [fire cadet] programs to provide a safe, yet meaningful experience for the youth of our communities.
These programs are to be viewed as an instructional and educational activity. Cadet programs are not intended to replace fire personnel, but rather to expose our youth to the occupation of firefighting.
These guidelines are to be considered maximum parameters for operation. Fire departments are free to restrict the participation of cadets within these guidelines. Safety of the cadets is the highest priority at all times. Of the four other states we reviewed, all were either somewhat or much more restrictive than Connecticut in permitting cadet firefighters ' involvement in various firefighter activities. For example in addition to what is shown in Table 1 , none of the other states allow and year-olds to respond to incidents or perform clean-up duties outside a structure that the incident commander has declared the scene safe.
Massachusetts permits minors to volunteer with a VFD, but it does not allow them to be involved in actual fire fighting activities. They are permitted to attend meetings and do limited training. The Commission includes in the meaning of safety both the physical and psychological well-being of both youth and adult members. In addition, department oversight also means the safety of your members and the department as a whole.
Departments are cautioned to be aware of potential liability issues and to seek advice from the Fire Commission with any questions that may arise surrounding the JRFF program and minors involved. If you have any comments, recommendations or questions, you may contact Ashley McWaters via email or via telephone at Have questions about the National Junior Firefighter program? Check out our FAQs or contact us. Toggle navigation ». Programs Menu. National Junior Firefighter Program.
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