Authority: IC 22-14-2-7; IC 36-8-10.5-7

Affected: IC 22-14-2-7; IC 36-8-10.5

Sec. 4. (a) A practical skills examination is required to test, at a minimum, each of the skill based job performance requirements included in the certification standard adopted by the education board.

(b) The content of each practical skills examination shall be obtained from the department following its approval by the education board.

(c) A practical skills examination must be successfully passed not more than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the issuance of a certification.

(d) Practical skills examinations shall be conducted under the following procedures:

1. (1) Practical skills examinations are graded on a pass/fail basis.
2. (2) Each examinee must provide sufficient proof of identification to the lead evaluator over administration of the certification course.

3. (3) The lead evaluator shall:

   1. (A) ensure the paperwork and equipment are in order before initiating and evaluating the practical skills examination;
   2. (B) maintain a safe environment during the practical skills examination;
   3. (C) ensure applicable safety and risk management protocols are followed;
   4. (D) document the examinee's completion of the practical skills examination on an evaluation form provided by the department; and
   5. (E) provide a copy of the evaluation form to the examinee following completion of the practical skills evaluation.

(Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education; 655 IAC 5-4-4; filed Aug 1, 2024, 4:17 p.m.: 20240828-IR- 655240059FRA)