Ind. Code § 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.
Ind. Code ch. 14-23-6.5
Ind. Code ch. 14-23-6.5
in effectInd. Code § 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.
Ind. Code § 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.
Ind. Code § 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.
Ind. Code § 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.
Ind. Code § 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.
Ind. Code § 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.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/14Fetched: 10/17/2026