Mental Health Training

Department Report on Mental Health Training

Indiana fire departments must certify annually that all full-time firefighters in their employment participated in mental health training (Indiana Code 36-8-10.5-13). The certification process is a yearly requirement and may only be submitted by the fire chief or the chief’s designee. This requirement does not apply to volunteer firefighters.

According to Indiana Code 36-8-10.5-7(f), the mental health training may be completed online or by other virtual instruction, but it must address the mental health and wellness of firefighters, including:

• Healthy coping skills to preserve the mental health of firefighters and to manage the stress and trauma related to employment as a firefighter;
• Recognition of:
  • Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder; and
  • Signs of suicidal behavior; and
• Information on mental health resources available for firefighters.

Indiana fire chiefs or their designee should complete the form below to certify their department's fulfillment of the mental health training requirement.

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