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About the State Fire Marshal
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The Indiana State Fire Marshal is appointed by the governor and serves as the director of the IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety.
The marshal is responsible for overseeing fire prevention and protection services throughout the state. Additionally, the marshal oversees fire and explosion investigations, the Indiana Fire and Public Safety Academy and the radiation and hazardous materials sections.
The governor appointed Steve Jones as state fire marshal in 2022. Learn more about him
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Four-part video series on first responder mental health
First responder mental health is a rising topic across the state. State Fire Marshal Steve Jones joins a panel of leaders in the Indiana fire service to promote the importance of mental health and actively try to sway the stigma surrounding getting help when needed.
NextLevel Firefighting: Five new training locations announced
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and State Fire Marshal Steve Jones joined local firefighters in Wabash on June 18 to announce the next phase of the Hub-and-Spoke Training plan: five new training-tower locations in eastern and southern Indiana. These sites continue the expansion of state-sponsored locations to help eliminate "training deserts" across Indiana.
PFAS blood testing pilot program
In 2024, IDHS will be launching a pilot program to test firefighters for PFAS chemicals, stemming from legislation passed by the Indiana General Assembly in 2023. The program will not only help individual firefighters learn the amount of PFAS in their blood, but also it will provide insights, at a high level, of PFAS exposure in the Indiana fire service.
PFAS foam collection initiative
IDHS and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) are continuing to collect and dispose of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) foam from Indiana fire agencies. Departments still have time to sign up for this free disposal service.