2013 Indiana Code
TITLE 21. HIGHER EDUCATION
ARTICLE 39. STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: REGULATION OF CONDUCT
CHAPTER 7. PURDUE UNIVERSITY FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
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IC 21-39-7
Chapter 7. Purdue University Fire and Emergency Services
IC 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.
IC 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.
IC 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.
IC 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.
IC 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.
IC 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.
IC 21-39-7-7
Authority to enter into agreements
Sec. 7. (a) 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.
(b) The board of trustees may choose not to participate in the
statewide mutual aid program by following the procedure set forth in
IC 10-14-3-10.6(c).
As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.
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