Can a junior firefighter be an employee of a VFD?
Can a junior firefighter be an employee of a VFD?
Even though the junior firefighters are volunteers, they, like adult volunteers, are considered employees of the volunteer fire department (VFD) for purposes of liability and workers’compensation.
How are cadet / junior volunteer firefighter programs affect Connecticut?
2006-R-0772 RULES FOR CADET/JUNIOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PROGRAMS By: John Moran, Principal Analyst You asked for a description of how Connecticut’s child labor laws affect cadet and junior volunteer firefighter programs and how other states handle this. SUMMARY
Can a minor work as a volunteer firefighter?
Child labor laws that prohibit minors from engaging in hazardous work and limit work hours apply to these programs. Even though the junior firefighters are volunteers, they, like adult volunteers, are considered employees of the volunteer fire department (VFD) for purposes of liability and workers’ compensation.
Can a 14 year old ride in a fire truck?
State law specifically prohibits 14- and 15-year-olds from riding a motor vehicle as part of work, which bans minors that age from responding on a fire vehicle. Byrne said her state interprets federal law to prohibit 16- and 17-year-olds from riding on a vehicles responding to an emergency call.
Even though the junior firefighters are volunteers, they, like adult volunteers, are considered employees of the volunteer fire department (VFD) for purposes of liability and workers’compensation.
2006-R-0772 RULES FOR CADET/JUNIOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PROGRAMS By: John Moran, Principal Analyst You asked for a description of how Connecticut’s child labor laws affect cadet and junior volunteer firefighter programs and how other states handle this. SUMMARY
Child labor laws that prohibit minors from engaging in hazardous work and limit work hours apply to these programs. Even though the junior firefighters are volunteers, they, like adult volunteers, are considered employees of the volunteer fire department (VFD) for purposes of liability and workers’ compensation.
Can a minor volunteer for a VFD in Massachusetts?
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.