Ind. Code § 21-39-7-1 "Board of trustees"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board of trustees" refers to the board of trustees of Purdue University.
As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.
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in effectInd. Code § 21-39-7-2 "Fire and safety personnel"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fire and safety personnel" means individuals employed by Purdue University at the West Lafayette campus as firefighters or safety personnel to render fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency response, and emergency medical services on campus.
As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-39-7-3 "Fire department"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fire department" means a fire department established by the board of trustees to render fire suppression, fire prevention, and related services on the West Lafayette campus of Purdue University.
As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-39-7-4 Board of trustees; supplemental power
Sec. 4. This chapter is supplemental to all other statutes relating to the power of the board of trustees to possess, operate, manage, and protect the facilities and property of Purdue University and to protect persons on, in, or near the facilities and property.
As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-39-7-5 West Lafayette campus fire department
Sec. 5. The board of trustees may:
(1) establish a fire department and employ fire and safety personnel at the West Lafayette campus;
(2) determine the duties and direct the conduct of fire and safety personnel;
(3) prescribe distinctive uniforms for fire and safety personnel; and
(4) obtain emergency vehicles and equipment for the fire department.
As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-39-7-6 Fire department jurisdiction
Sec. 6. A fire department and fire and safety personnel may provide the services authorized under this chapter:
(1) upon real property owned or occupied by Purdue University's West Lafayette campus, including the streets passing through and adjacent to the campus; and
(2) at any other location in Indiana if the board of trustees approves and the fire and safety personnel are engaged in the discharge of official duties.
As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-39-7-7 Authority to enter into agreements
Sec. 7. The board of trustees may enter into:
(1) an agreement with:
(A) the fire chief of a municipality or of a volunteer fire department;
(B) the state fire marshal; or
(C) another appropriate fire and emergency service agency official;
to establish additional operational authority where property or persons to be protected are located; and
(2) an interlocal cooperation agreement under IC 36-1-7 to supply and receive fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency response, and emergency medical services.
As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.85-2015, SEC.18.
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