Minors who are members of a volunteer fire company, including all classifications of membership, may participate in training and firefighting activities in compliance with the following.
(A) Drivers of trucks, ambulances or other official vehicles shall be 18 years of age.
(B) Minors 17 years of age who have successfully completed a course of training equal to the standards for basic firefighting established by the Department of Education may engage in general firefighting activities, provided that such minors are under the direct supervision and control of the fire chief or a trained, experienced officer over 21 years of age, except that minors may not do the following:
(1) Operate an aerial ladder, aerial platform hydraulic jack or high-pressure hose;
(2) Ascend ladders;
(3) Use rubber electrical gloves, insulated wire gloves, insulated wire cutters, life nets or acetylene cutting units; or
(4) Enter a burning structure.
(1987 Code, § 14-1) (Ord. 2-81, passed 9-1-1981)