Fire and Building Safety
Hours
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
except state-observed holidays
Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security
Indiana Government Center-South, Room E208
302 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
Call us: 317-232-2222
Email us: Select a section
Fax us: 317-233-0497
About the State Fire Marshal
The Indiana State Fire Marshal is a governor-appointed position that also serves as the director of the IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety.
The marshal oversees fire prevention and protection services such as the Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy, regulated device and code enforcement inspections, emergency medical services, fire investigations and hazardous materials and radiation training and support.
The governor appointed Steve Jones as state fire marshal in 2022. Learn more about him
Fatal Home Fires and Fire Safety Tips
News/Updates
NextLevel Firefighter Training
Gov. Eric Holcomb released his 2023 NextLevel Agenda and has proposed a $24.2 million investment in regional firefighter training infrastructure to provide a consistent and standardized firefighting training model across the state. The governor is directing IDHS to enhance existing training sites and create new ones to help cover the training gaps that exist in some areas. The proposal also includes investing $10 million over the next five years to purchase needed equipment and gear for volunteer fire departments. Learn more about NextLevel Firefighter Training
Introducing Indiana State Fire Marshal Stephen Jones
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. Read about the initiative and contact firemarshal@dhs.in.gov with questions.
Sections and Services
- Building Codes and Regulated Devices
Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Section provides building and fire-safety inspections, training and guidance throughout Indiana. Code officials work with local building, fire and enforcement departments to provide continuous educational training, building and fire code interpretation and on-site inspection assistance.
Building Plan Review
The Building Plan Review Section reviews architectural plans for all public buildings and multi-tenant housing (known as Class I structures) throughout the state. The process looks at different aspects of the plan to ensure that building and fire codes are followed prior to construction.
Boilers and Pressure Vessels
The Boilers and Pressure Vessels Section maintains a program of periodic inspections for regulated boilers and pressure vessels.
Elevators and Amusement Rides
The Elevators and Amusement Rides Section regulates two of the safest modes of transportation that exist today: elevators and amusement rides.
- Certifications and Training
Emergency Medical Services
Indiana’s EMS workforce is the front line of our health care system safety net and stands proudly at the intersection of health care, public health and public safety. The EMS Section handles training and certifications for EMS personnel.
Search and Rescue
Following a disaster, search and rescue professionals can offer vital assistance in recovery efforts. In order to nurture and cultivate a strong search and rescue community within Indiana, the IDHS Search and Rescue Program takes a comprehensive approach by offering training programs in K9 search, as well as rescue, search, technical rescue and search management.
NIMS, ICS
IDHS is the Indiana point of contact for National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) training provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Counter-Terrorism
IDHS is the Indiana point of contact for counter-terrorism training provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Training and Exercise Division (TED) and the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC), a partnership of several nationally recognized organizations.
- Fire Investigations
The impact of arson is astounding. The destructive force that fire produces can change the course of a person's life in a matter of seconds; their whole world can be destroyed in minutes. The Fire Investigations Section aggressively pursues the cause and origin of fires to reduce death, injury and property loss from accidental fires and to solve the cases of intentionally set fires.
- Hazmat and Radiation
IDHS Hazmat and Radiation Programs provide assistance to any emergency response agency within Indiana with preparation, response, mitigation and recovery from an incident involving a CBRNE/hazardous material/radiation incident on a 24-hour/7-day basis.
- Resources and Links
- Fire Department Contact List
- Fire chiefs should download the Fire Department Information Form and return it to firemarshal@dhs.in.gov when a fire department's information has changed. Note: If the department has already completed the form since August 28, 2014, please disregard unless there are changes to the information previously provided.
- Guidance to Schools on Unplanned Fire Alarms
- Notices for Schedule of Charges
Burn Bans
Fire Safety
Fireworks
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- Fire Department Contact List