Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a firefighter who is a full-time, paid, nonprobationary member of a fire department. (b) This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) A member of the fire department who holds an upper level policy making position. (2) A member of the fire department who […]
Sec. 2. (a) This chapter does not apply to any interview, interrogation, or other proceeding that is part of an investigation of criminal charges against a firefighter. (b) This chapter does not apply to any interview, interrogation, or other interaction that is part of an investigation of a firefighter’s conduct, including an interview or investigation […]
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “fire department” means a fire department established by a county, city, town, or township, including a fire protection district under IC 36-8-11 or a fire protection territory established under IC 36-8-19. The term does not include a volunteer fire department. As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.1.
Sec. 4. A firefighter has at least the rights set forth in this chapter, in a meeting at which the chief of the fire department notifies the firefighter of the firefighter’s: (1) termination; or (2) demotion with cause. As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.1.
Sec. 5. (a) A firefighter has the right to be represented in any meeting under section 4 of this chapter by either or both of the following of the firefighter’s own choosing and at the firefighter’s own expense: (1) Legal counsel. (2) A labor organization representative or other representative. (b) Nothing in this chapter prohibits […]
Sec. 6. (a) A meeting under section 4 of this chapter may not proceed until the firefighter is provided at least seventy-two (72) hours to obtain the representation requested by the firefighter. (b) A firefighter may request representation during a meeting under section 4 of this chapter, if the firefighter was not given the seventy-two […]
Sec. 7. This chapter does not affect a contract executed or renewed before July 1, 2017. As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.1.
Sec. 8. The rights of a firefighter provided by this chapter are in addition to and do not abridge, diminish, or cancel the rights and privileges of a firefighter that are provided under contract or any other law. As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.1.
