Under IC 4-22-2-24, notice is hereby given that on September 9, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., at the Indiana Government Center South, 402 West Washington Street, Conference Center Room 14, Indianapolis, Indiana, the Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education will hold a public hearing on a proposed rule that amends 655 IAC 1 for the purpose of updating the certification program and certification standards, amending existing certifications, adding certifications, deleting certifications, correcting typographical errors, and making conforming section changes.

The Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education has authority to adopt this rule under IC 22-14-2-7. The proposed rule provides necessary updating of the Board's administrative rules, particularly the National Fire Protection Standards that are an integral part of the firefighter training program established by the Board. There are no additional costs associated with the proposed rule.

Public comments are invited and may be directed to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Code Services Section, Attn: Mara Snyder, Indiana Government Center South, 302 West Washington Street, Room W246, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

Copies of these rules are now on file at the Indiana Government Center South, 302 West Washington Street, Room W246 and Legislative Services Agency, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N201, Indianapolis, Indiana and are open for public inspection.