§ 10-14-6.5-2 — "Emergency responder"

Indiana § 10-14-6.5-2

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 10: PUBLIC SAFETY
• Art. 14: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
• Ch. 6.5: Interstate Mutual Aid Agreements

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(a) As used in this chapter "emergency
responder" means a person:
(1) who is required to possess a license, certificate, permit, or
other official recognition for the person's expertise in a particular
field or area of knowledge; and
(2) whose assistance is desirable during an emergency.
(b) The term includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) Firefighters, including hazardous materials personnel,
specialized rescue personnel, extrication personnel, water rescue
personnel, and other specialized personnel.
(2) Emergency medical services personnel.
(3) Law enforcement officers.
(4) Physicians.
(5) Nurses.
(6) Mental health practitioners, veterinary practitioners, and other
public health practitioners.
(7) Emergency management personnel.
(8) Public works personnel.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.94-2011, SEC.1.