Sec. 6. (a) A full-time firefighter must successfully complete the minimum basic training requirements established by this chapter before the firefighter may perform the duties of a full-time firefighter for the political subdivision.
(b) A volunteer firefighter must successfully complete the minimum basic training requirements established by this chapter before the firefighter may perform the emergency response duties of a volunteer firefighter. However, after June 30, 2023, emergency response duties do not include interior firefighter operations.
(c) A volunteer firefighter who has successfully completed the minimum basic training requirements established by this chapter may be elected or appointed to membership in more than one (1) volunteer fire department.