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

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

Sec. 5. (a) A written examination is required to test, at a minimum, each of the knowledge based job performance requirements included in the certification standard adopted by the education board.

(b) A minimum score of seventy percent (70%) is required to pass a written examination.

(c) If an examinee fails a written examination, the examinee may reattempt to pass the written examination not more than two (2) additional times.

(d) The department shall provide information for reexamination within seven (7) calendar days if a request for reexamination is submitted.

(e) An examinee must pass the written examination within one hundred eighty (180) days after completing the certification course and practical skills examination.

(f) If an examinee fails the written examination within the period described in subsection (e), the examinee is required to retake the certification course and successfully complete the practical skills examination before reattempting the written examination.

(g) Written examinations shall be conducted under following procedures:

1. (1) One (1) or more proctors shall monitor each examination.
2. (2) Each examinee must provide sufficient proof of identification to the proctor before taking a written examination.
3. (3) The proctor shall record each entry to and exit from the examination room as prescribed by the department.
4. (4) The maximum time allowed for each written examination is three (3) hours.
5. (5) If more than one (1) room is being used to administer a written examination, at least one (1) proctor shall be present in each room where the written examination is being conducted during the examination.
6. (6) A proctor shall not discuss the contents of a written examination with an examinee.
7. (7) If an error or omission is found during an examination, the proctor shall report the error or omission as prescribed by the department.

8. (8) If an examinee is observed or otherwise found to be in violation of the security or integrity of a written examination, the:

   1. (A) proctor shall dismiss the examinee from the written examination;
   2. (B) examinee shall receive a score of zero (0) on the written examination; and
   3. (C) proctor shall immediately notify the department of the misconduct as prescribed by the department.

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