Section 36-8-10.5-7 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Training subject matter(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: (7) Self-contained breathing apparatus.(10) Basic recognition of special hazards.(b) A person who fulfills the certification requirements for: (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: Amended by P.L. 93-2024,SEC. 209, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by P.L. 139-2023,SEC. 4, eff. 7/1/2023.Amended by P.L. 187-2021,SEC. 141, eff. 7/1/2021.Amended by P.L. 10-2017,SEC. 2, eff. 7/1/2017.Amended by P.L. 78-2013, SEC. 10, eff. 4/24/2013.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.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.