(Thanks to Israel21c) About 1,500 Israeli teens (often from problem homes) are involved in the fire scout movement. They learn to operate fire trucks, ladders, hoses, rescue techniques and all about fires. In 2010 fire scouts helped save two 18-month-old babies from a burning apartment.
http://israel21c.org/social-action-2/israels-fire-scouts-learn-life-skills-while-helping-save-lives/