Sec. 13. (a) An individual who is at least sixteen (16) years of age may enroll in and attend a training program for certification as:
(1) a Firefighter I;
(2) a Firefighter II; or
(3) an emergency medical technician.
(b) This section does not affect the minimum age requirements for:
(1) employment as a firefighter or emergency medical technician; or
(2) certification by a national certification agency.