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IC 36-8-10.5
     Chapter 10.5. Minimum Training Requirements for Firefighters

IC 36-8-10.5-1
Application of chapter
     Sec. 1. This chapter applies to:
        (1) all full-time firefighters hired or rehired after January 1, 1988; and
        (2) all volunteer firefighters elected or appointed to membership in a volunteer fire department after January 1, 1988.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.84.

IC 36-8-10.5-2
"Education board" defined
     Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "education board" refers to the board of firefighting personnel standards and education.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2.

IC 36-8-10.5-3
"Full-time firefighter" defined
     Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "full-time firefighter" means a full-time, fully paid firefighter employed by a political subdivision.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2.

IC 36-8-10.5-4
"Volunteer fire department" defined
     Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "volunteer fire department" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-8-12-2.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.85.

IC 36-8-10.5-5
"Volunteer firefighter" defined
     Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "volunteer firefighter" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-8-12-2.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2.

IC 36-8-10.5-6
Minimum training requirements
     Sec. 6. (a) A full-time firefighter must successfully complete the minimum basic training requirements established by this chapter before the firefighter may perform the duties of a full-time firefighter for the political subdivision.
    (b) A volunteer firefighter who has successfully completed the minimum basic training requirements established by this chapter may be elected or appointed to membership in more than one (1) volunteer fire department.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.50-1998, SEC.2; P.L.1-1999, SEC.86.

IC 36-8-10.5-7

Training subject matter
     Sec. 7. (a) The education board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing minimum basic training requirements for full-time firefighters and volunteer firefighters, subject to subsection (b). The requirements must include training in the following areas:
        (1) Orientation.
        (2) Personal safety.
        (3) Forcible entry.
        (4) Ventilation.
        (5) Apparatus.
        (6) Ladders.
        (7) Self-contained breathing apparatus.
        (8) Hose loads.
        (9) Streams.
        (10) Basic recognition of special hazards.
    (b) A person who fulfills the certification requirements for:
        (1) Firefighter I, as described in 655 IAC 1-2.1-4; or
        (2) Firefighter II, as described in 655 IAC 1-2.1-5;
is considered to comply with the requirements established under subsection (a).
    (c) In addition to the requirements of subsections (a) and (d), the minimum basic training requirements for full-time firefighters and volunteer firefighters must include successful completion of a basic or inservice course of education and training on sudden infant death syndrome that is certified by the emergency medical services commission (created under IC 16-31-2-1) in conjunction with the state health commissioner.
    (d) In addition to the requirements of subsections (a) and (c), the minimum basic training requirements for full-time and volunteer firefighters must include successful completion of an instruction course on vehicle emergency response driving safety. The education board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to operate this course.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.22-1994, SEC.5; P.L.62-2003, SEC.1; P.L.148-2007, SEC.7.

IC 36-8-10.5-8
Training location and personnel
     Sec. 8. (a) The training may be conducted at:
        (1) a location within the political subdivision employing a full-time firefighter;
        (2) the headquarters of the volunteer fire department where a volunteer firefighter is seeking membership; or
        (3) any other facility where the training is offered.
    (b) The training must be conducted by personnel certified as instructors by the education board.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.87.

IC 36-8-10.5-9
Certification
     Sec. 9. The education board shall certify fire personnel who

successfully complete the minimum basic training requirements.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2.

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