CHAPTER 10.5. MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTERS
IC 36-8-10.5
Chapter 10.5. Minimum Training Requirements for Firefighters
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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 membershipin 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.
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"Education board" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "education board" refers to theboard of firefighting personnel standards and education.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2.
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"Full-time firefighter" defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "full-time firefighter" means afull-time, fully paid firefighter employed by a political subdivision.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2.
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"Volunteer fire department" defined
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "volunteer fire department" has themeaning 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.
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"Volunteer firefighter" defined
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "volunteer firefighter" has themeaning set forth in IC 36-8-12-2.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2.
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Minimum training requirements
Sec. 6. (a) A full-time firefighter must successfully complete theminimum basic training requirements established by this chapterbefore the firefighter may perform the duties of a full-time firefighterfor the political subdivision.
(b) A volunteer firefighter who has successfully completed theminimum basic training requirements established by this chapter maybe 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 4-22-2establishing minimum basic training requirements for full-timefirefighters and volunteer firefighters, subject to subsection (b) andsection 7.5 of this chapter. The requirements must include trainingin 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 undersubsection (a).
(c) In addition to the requirements of subsections (a) and (d), theminimum basic training requirements for full-time firefighters andvolunteer firefighters must include successful completion of a basicor inservice course of education and training on sudden infant deathsyndrome that is certified by the Indiana emergency medical servicescommission (created under IC 16-31-2-1) in conjunction with thestate health commissioner.
(d) In addition to the requirements of subsections (a) and (c), theminimum basic training requirements for full-time and volunteerfirefighters must include successful completion of an instructioncourse on vehicle emergency response driving safety. The educationboard shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to operate this course.
(e) In addition to the requirements of subsections (a), (c), and (d),the minimum basic training requirements for full-time and volunteerfirefighters must include successful completion of a basic orinservice course of education and training in interacting withindividuals with autism that is certified by the Indiana emergencymedical services commission (created under IC 16-31-2-1).
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; P.L.93-2009, SEC.3;P.L.110-2009, SEC.17; P.L.1-2010, SEC.152.
IC 36-8-10.5-7.5
Time to complete training requirements; extensions
Sec. 7.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an individualwhose employment by a fire department as a full-time firefighterbegins after December 31, 2009, must complete the training forFirefighter I (as described in 655 IAC 1-2.1-4) and Firefighter II (asdescribed in 655 IAC 1-2.1-5) during the firefighter's first year of
employment. The fire department that employs a firefighter shallreport to the education board when the firefighter has completed thetraining requirements established by this subsection.
(b) The education board may grant a firefighter any number ofextensions of six (6) months to complete the training required undersubsection (a). An extension must be requested by the firedepartment that employs the firefighter. An extension may berequested for any reason, including the following:
(1) The firefighter has been attending training in accordancewith section 8 of this chapter in any of the following:
(A) Hazardous materials.
(B) Paramedic training.
(C) Emergency medical technician training.
(D) Technical training.
(2) The firefighter was unable to complete the training due toeconomic reasons.
(c) The education board shall determine whether a firefighterreceives an extension under this section.
As added by P.L.110-2009, SEC.18.
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Training location and personnel
Sec. 8. (a) The training may be conducted at:
(1) a location within the political subdivision employing afull-time firefighter;
(2) the headquarters of the volunteer fire department where avolunteer firefighter is seeking membership; or
(3) any other facility where the training is offered.
(b) The training must be conducted by personnel certified asinstructors by the education board.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.87.
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Certification
Sec. 9. The education board shall certify fire personnel whosuccessfully complete the minimum basic training requirements.
As added by P.L.49-1987, SEC.2.