1. (a) An individual who is at least sixteen (16) years of age may enroll in and attend a training program for certification as:

   1. (1) a Firefighter I;
   2. (2) a Firefighter II; or
   3. (3) an emergency medical technician.

2. (b) This section does not affect the minimum age requirements for:

   1. (1) employment as a firefighter or emergency medical technician; or
   2. (2) certification by a national certification agency.

As added by P.L.162-2024, SEC.33.