As used in this chapter, "public safety service provider" or "provider" means an officer or employee of the state, an officer or employee of a governmental unit, or a volunteer who is engaged in at least one (1) of the following activities:

1. (1) Firefighting.
2. (2) Emergency management.
3. (3) Environmental management.
4. (4) Fire or building inspection.
5. (5) Emergency medical service.
6. (6) Any other public safety or homeland security activity that the department may designate.

As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.21.