Sec. 1. The designation of an individual as an Indiana first responder under this article does not affect the individual's terms of employment or volunteer status, including:
(1) assigned duties and responsibilities;
(2) contract terms;
(3) personnel classification;
(4) merit or nonmerit employee status; or
(5) eligibility or lack of eligibility for compensation, reimbursement, benefits, allowances, or worker's compensation.