CHAPTER 6.5. INDIANA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION INITIATIVE (INRFPI)
IC 14-23-6.5
Chapter 6.5. Indiana Rural Fire Protection Initiative (INRFPI)
IC 14-23-6.5-1
"Program" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the Indiana
rural fire protection initiative established in section 4 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.55-1999, SEC.4.
IC 14-23-6.5-2
"Rural community" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "rural community" means a city,
town, village, or community having a population of ten thousand
(10,000) or less.
As added by P.L.55-1999, SEC.4.
IC 14-23-6.5-3
"Rural fire department" defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "rural fire department" means a
recognized organization providing primary fire protection to a rural
area or rural community.
As added by P.L.55-1999, SEC.4.
IC 14-23-6.5-4
Establishment
Sec. 4. The Indiana rural fire protection initiative is established.
As added by P.L.55-1999, SEC.4.
IC 14-23-6.5-5
Required components of program
Sec. 5. The program must include the following components:
(1) Financial assistance to rural fire departments for organizing,
training, and equipment.
(2) Financial assistance to enable rural fire departments to
continue to provide fire protection service.
(3) Assistance to rural fire departments in meeting safety and
administrative requirements placed on these departments by
Indiana and United States governments.
As added by P.L.55-1999, SEC.4.
IC 14-23-6.5-6
Grant programs
Sec. 6. The program must complement grant programs established
by the United States government for the program.
As added by P.L.55-1999, SEC.4.
IC 14-23-6.5-7
Duties of department
Sec. 7. The department shall do the following:
(1) Administer the program.
(2) Administer grants provided by the United States government
for the program.
As added by P.L.55-1999, SEC.4.