Sec. 3. (a) The appointing authority shall adopt standards for firefighters establishing a physical agility test that:
(1) does not discriminate on the basis of sex;
(2) reflects the essential functions of the job; and
(3) at a minimum includes testing the following:
(A) Fear of heights (acrophobia).
(B) Fear of confinement (claustrophobia).
(C) Muscular strength.
(D) Muscular endurance.
(E) Cardiovascular endurance.
(F) Musculoskeletal flexibility.
(b) The appointing authority shall also adopt standards for firefighters establishing a general aptitude test.
(c) The standards required by this section must be presented to the board of firefighting personnel standards and education established by IC 22-12-3-1 for review.
As added by P.L.394-1987(ss), SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1992, SEC.25.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 3.2. Employment Standards for Public Safety Officers
36-8-3.2-1. Application of Chapter
36-8-3.2-1.5. Administration of Chapter
36-8-3.2-2. Certification of Applicants; Membership in 1977 Fund
36-8-3.2-3. Physical Agility and Aptitude Tests; Adoption of Standards; Review
36-8-3.2-3.5. Physical Agility Test; Standards; General Aptitude Test; Review
36-8-3.2-4. Administration of Tests