Ind. Code ch. 35-44.1-4

Ind. Code ch. 35-44.1-4
in effect

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-1 "Dispatched firefighter"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "dispatched firefighter" means a member of: (1) the fire company having jurisdiction over an emergency incident area; or (2) a fire company that has entered into a mutual aid agreement with the fire company having jurisdiction over an emergency incident area; who has been dispatched by the local fire department having jurisdiction over the particular emergency incident area. As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-1.5 "Emergency incident"

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "emergency incident" includes: (1) a structure or vehicle that is on fire; (2) a motor vehicle accident; (3) an accident involving hazardous materials; (4) a crime scene; (5) a police investigation; and (6) a location where an individual is being arrested. As added by P.L.63-2016, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-2 "Emergency incident area"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "emergency incident area" means the area surrounding a structure, vehicle, property, or area that: (1) is: (A) defined by police or firefighters with flags, barricades, barrier tape, or other markers; or (B) twenty-five (25) feet in all directions from the perimeter of the emergency incident; whichever is greater; or (2) is a specific distance less than twenty-five (25) feet in all directions from the perimeter of the emergency incident that is articulated by a law enforcement officer. As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.63-2016, SEC.5; P.L.67-2023, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-3 "Firefighter"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "firefighter" means an individual who is: (1) a full-time, salaried firefighter; or (2) a volunteer firefighter (as defined in IC 36-8-12-2). As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.257-2017, SEC.46; P.L.147-2018, SEC.27.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-4 "Fire protective clothing and fire protective gear"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "fire protective clothing and fire protective gear" includes any of the following items generally used by firefighters: (1) Outer fire retardant clothing and headgear. (2) Fire gloves. (3) Self contained breathing apparatus. (4) Emergency medical services protective gear. (5) Hazardous materials protective gear. As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-5 Refusal to leave an emergency incident area

Sec. 5. A person who is not a firefighter who knowingly or intentionally refuses to leave an emergency incident area immediately after being requested to do so by a firefighter or law enforcement officer commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-6 Refusal to leave an emergency incident area by a nondispatched firefighter

Sec. 6. A firefighter who: (1) has not been dispatched to an emergency incident area; (2) enters an emergency incident area; and (3) refuses to leave an emergency incident area immediately after being requested to do so by a dispatched firefighter or law enforcement officer; commits a Class C infraction. As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-7 Impersonating a firefighter at an emergency incident area

Sec. 7. A person other than a firefighter who, with intent to mislead a firefighter or law enforcement officer as to the person's status as a dispatched firefighter, knowingly or intentionally enters an emergency incident area while wearing, transporting, or otherwise possessing a uniform, fire protective clothing, or fire protective gear commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if, as a proximate result of the person entering the emergency incident area, a person or firefighter suffers bodily injury. As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.517.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-8 Obstructing a firefighter

Sec. 8. A person who knowingly or intentionally obstructs or interferes with a firefighter performing or attempting to perform the firefighter's emergency functions or duties as a firefighter commits obstructing a firefighter, a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-9 Obstructing an emergency medical person

Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, "emergency medical person" means a person who holds a certificate issued by the Indiana emergency medical services commission to provide emergency medical services. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally obstructs or interferes with an emergency medical person performing or attempting to perform the emergency medical person's emergency functions or duties commits obstructing an emergency medical person, a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.141; P.L.32-2019, SEC.30.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10 Public safety remote aerial interference

Sec. 10. A person who operates an unmanned aerial vehicle in a manner that is intended to obstruct or interfere with: (1) a law enforcement officer, including a correctional officer as defined in IC 5-10-10-1.5; (2) a firefighter; (3) an emergency medical person; or (4) a member of a search and rescue team or mission; while the individual described in subdivisions (1) through (4) is performing or attempting to perform the individual's official duties, commits public safety remote aerial interference, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section. As added by P.L.107-2017, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.22-2024, SEC.3.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/35Fetched: 10/17/2026