Hey, I understand.... And I agree the laws are quite confusing. I've been pouring over the ODFR presentation and honestly it has some contradictions. This is way past my training for sure. I might try and contact the DPS training department next week and get a clarification myself. I've been pouring over most of the government codes 30, health and safety codes and there is a lot of conflicting information. As I tell students multiple times, I am not a lawyer and as such don't give out legal advise. I can only tell students what I know based on what the DPS has told me.RoyGBiv wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:38 pmEmergency service volunteer....Tex1961 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:49 pmEven though it's a 5 year old post, the only thing that can get you legally past a 30.06 is if your are a One duty first responder with a ODFR certificate from the state. Volunteers do NOT qualify for this certificate.
I carry 4 credentials from emergency service organizations to which I contribute hours every month, attend meetings, training, serve on boards, etc. Police, Fire, City Emergency Management and Medical Reserve Corps. I'm confident I qualify for the Defense to Prosecution carve out in 30.0X.
The only requirement for being on-duty is for chapter 46/schools.
Also some clarification which also may come into play. The on duty certification for first responders really only apply to those who work for counties or municipalities with smaller populations. Municipality with a population of 30,000 or less or a county with a population of 250,000 or less. And only those who are employed by the municipalities or county as full time employees, (NOT VOLUNTEERS). can get the ODFR certificate. Or at least can't utilize it to carry while on duty without permission from their respective departments.
On a side note I will say that considering passing a 30.06 is only a Class C misdemeanor I wouldn't worry to much about it. And you are quite correct about 46.03 locations and federal property.