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Mental health training
Indiana fire departments must certify annually that all full-time firefighters in their employment participated in mental health training. This does not apply to volunteer firefighters.
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Hundreds attend second Winter Fire School
The Academy drew students from 160 different agencies for the second annual Winter Fire School on Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Students were treated to dozens of educational opportunities taught by almost 50 instructors — 17 of whom were from out of state and traveled to present their nationally recognized programs. Learn more about this hugely successful event on the IDHS blog.
Plainfield high-rise tower to serve as fire training hub; more new training locations announced
State Fire Marshal Steve Jones and Indiana Department of Corrections leadership broke ground on a new training site during a ceremony in Plainfield in late 2024. At the ceremony, IDHS announced the next phase of the Hub-and-Spoke Training plan, where five new training towers will be built in central and southern Indiana. These sites continue the expansion of state-sponsored locations to help eliminate "training deserts" across Indiana.
About the Academy
Academy Field Operations Staff (click for contacts)
Academy Field Operations Staff (click for contacts)
The Indiana Fire and Public Safety Academy is an education and training subdivision of the Division of Fire and Building Safety.
The Academy has two subsections: (1) Public Safety and (2) Fire Training and Certifications. The Fire Training and Certifications staff establishes inspection training requirements for members of volunteer fire companies and certifies individuals who meet those requirements.
They also collaborate with public safety boards and commissions in the state to establish criteria for certification and credentialing of public safety personnel.
Upcoming Training Courses and Events 
Note: Not all events on the IDHS calendar are organized, hosted or sponsored by IDHS or other state agencies. Some events are included for informational purposes as events that the public or first responders may find beneficial.
Training Flyers
The Academy provides training and certifications to help fire and public safety personnel carry out their duties safely and effectively. Full course information and registration for state-sponsored courses is available on the Acadis Portal, but flyers for some of the Academy's training events and courses are available now for easy sharing via the Educational Opportunities page.
Flyers for non-state-sponsored educational opportunities, such as open classes organized and hosted by local fire departments, may be shared on the Educational Opportunities page as well. Visit the page to learn how to submit them.
Fire Certifications and Training
New law, administrative code changes now in effect
On July 1, 2024, Indiana Code 22-14-2-13 slightly changed the age requirements for certification. This change allows for individuals who are 16 years of age to be able to start their fire service training. In the past, high school programs had to request a variance from the Academy to be enrolled in training.
Note: In the Indiana Administrative Code, Title 655 IAC 2-2-1, no individual under age 18 may be certified to provide firefighting or related emergency services. Thus, high school programs will need to request a variance for certification, once their students have completed the program and passed the test if they are under the age of 18 at the time of completion.
Revisions to IAC Title 655 rules are also now in effect. They direct how certification and a wide variety of firefighting activity work across Indiana. The Indiana Register now houses the updated version.
Get Alarmed Smoke Alarm Program
The IDHS Get Alarmed program works closely with service providers and fire departments to distribute smoke alarms to Indiana residents at no cost, thanks to a federal Fire Prevention and Safety Grant. For more information, visit the Get Alarmed page.
Grants
The Academy administers a state-funded grant program to support public safety efforts. Other grants are available from other state and federal agencies. Learn more about fire department grants
Hub-and-Spoke Firefighter Training
The Hub-and-Spoke Firefighter Training plan brings training closer for firefighters across the state while also adding consistency and quality control to basic firefighter training in Indiana. New training centers and gear for volunteer firefighters highlight this NextLevel Firefighting initiative. Read about the latest Hub-and-Spoke developments