§ 36-8-10.5-7 — Training subject matter

Indiana § 36-8-10.5-7

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 36: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
• Art. 8: PUBLIC SAFETY
• Ch. 10.5: Minimum Training Requirements for Firefighters

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(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) and section 7.5 of this chapter. 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; or
(2) Firefighter II;
is considered to comply with the requirements established under
subsection (a).
(c) In addition to the requirements of subsections (a), (d), and (f),
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 Indiana 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), (c), and (f),
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.
(e) In addition to the requirements of subsections (a), (c), (d), and
(f), the minimum basic training requirements for full-time and
volunteer firefighters must include successful completion of a basic or
inservice course of education and training in interacting with
individuals with autism that is certified by the Indiana emergency
medical services commission (created under IC 16-31-2-1).
(f) This subsection does not apply to volunteer firefighters. After
December 31, 2024, in addition to the requirements of subsections (a),
(c), (d), and (e), the minimum basic training requirement for full-time
firefighters must include training, which may be completed online or
by other means of virtual instruction, that addresses the mental health
and wellness of firefighters, including:
(1) healthy coping skills to preserve the mental health of
firefighters and to manage the stress and trauma related to
employment as a firefighter;
(2) recognition of:
(A) symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder; and
(B) signs of suicidal behavior; and
(3) information on mental health resources available for
firefighters.
(g) The education board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2
concerning the adoption of the most current edition of the following
National Fire Protection Association standards, subject to amendment
by the board:
(1) NFPA 472.
(2) NFPA 1001.
(3) NFPA 1002.
(4) NFPA 1003.
(5) NFPA 1006.
(6) NFPA 1021.
(7) NFPA 1031.
(8) NFPA 1033.
(9) NFPA 1035.
(10) NFPA 1041.
(11) NFPA 1521.
(12) NFPA 1670.

Legislative History

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; P.L.78-2013, SEC.10; P.L.10-2017, SEC.2; P.L.187-2021, SEC.141; P.L.139-2023, SEC.4; P.L.93-2024, SEC.209.