Indiana § 16-31-3-6 - Volunteer fire departments and firefighters; exception to certification or licensure requirement
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§ 16-31-3-6. Volunteer fire departments and firefighters; exception to certification or licensure requirement
Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "volunteer fire department" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-8-12-2.
(b) As used in this section, "volunteer firefighter" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-8-12-2.
(c) A certificate or paramedic license is not required for a volunteer fire department or volunteer firefighter to engage in extrication or rescue services.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-12(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.44; P.L.77-2012, SEC.26.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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