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Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-7 — Impersonating a firefighter at an emergency incident area

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 4: Firefighting and Emergency Services, Indiana Code.

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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-7

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.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-7Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 7. A person other than a firefighter who, with intent to mislead a firefighter or law enforcement officer as to the person's status as a dispatched firefighter, knowingly or intentionally enters an emergency incident area while wearing, transporting, or otherwise possessing a uniform, fire protective clothing, or fire protective gear commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if, as a proximate result of the person entering the emergency incident area, a person or firefighter suffers bodily injury.

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Is impersonating a firefighter at an emergency incident area a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: impersonating a firefighter at an emergency incident area ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-7.

Impersonating a firefighter at an emergency incident area — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-7) · Impersonating a firefighter at an emergency incident area — bodily injury results: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-7)

Which Indiana statute covers impersonating a firefighter at an emergency incident area?

Impersonating a firefighter at an emergency incident area is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-7 (Impersonating a firefighter at an emergency incident area).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.