Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-6 — Refusal to leave an emergency incident area by a nondispatched firefighter
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 4: Firefighting and Emergency Services, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-6
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 6. A firefighter who: (1) has not been dispatched to an emergency incident area; (2) enters an emergency incident area; and (3) refuses to leave an emergency incident area immediately after being requested to do so by a dispatched firefighter or law enforcement officer; commits a Class C infraction.
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Questions this section answers
Is refusal to leave an emergency incident area by a nondispatched firefighter a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Refusal to leave an emergency incident area by a nondispatched firefighter is a Class C Infraction in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-6.
Which Indiana statute covers refusal to leave an emergency incident area by a nondispatched firefighter?
Refusal to leave an emergency incident area by a nondispatched firefighter is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-6 (Refusal to leave an emergency incident area by a nondispatched firefighter).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.