NY A10170

Commissioner of Education must develop fire science model curriculum within six months, in consultation with the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, for use by public high schools and BOCES statewide

Curriculum structured as a two-year credit-bearing career and technical education elective beginning junior year, with minimum enrollment age of 16

Students completing year one earn the basic exterior firefighting operations certificate; year two completion yields the interior firefighting operations certificate, both recognized by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control

Commissioner required to provide implementation guidance including sample application materials, facility and equipment specifications, instructor qualification guidelines, and student recruitment materials

Program established to connect high schools with regional fire departments or approved entities to deliver hands-on training components, including a registry of qualified partner organizations