Training Section

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The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) works to build a more resilient Indiana through high-quality training and educational opportunities and a robust certification program across multiple disciplines. IDHS staff currently provide training in emergency management, emergency medical, fire services, hazardous materials (hazmat) and search and rescue. In addition to its training efforts, the agency maintains certification records for Indiana firefighters and EMS personnel.

The Training section itself oversees training of emergency management agencies (EMAs) and search and rescue training. Please send all applications or information regarding FEMA-related courses to the Training section at training@dhs.in.gov. For firefighter training and certifications, visit the Academy page. Visit the EMS section for EMS personnel training and certifications.

Training Section

• Emergency Management
  

  IDHS is responsible for providing a comprehensive emergency-management training program based on the needs of the state in these areas:

  • Mitigation: preventing or lessening the effects of a hazard
  • Preparedness: planning, training and exercising
  • Response: responding to hazards to prevent further injury or damage
  • Recovery: restoring community functions, both short- and long-term

  More about emergency management training

• National Incident Management (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS)
  

  The Training section 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).

  • NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents.
  • ICS is a standardized approach to incident management that is used for all kinds of incidents by all types of organizations and at all levels of government. It is applicable to small and large, complex incidents and can be used for planned events in addition to emergencies.

  More about NIMS, ICS

• 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.

  More about search and rescue training

EMS, Fire and Hazmat Sections

• Emergency Medical Services
  

  Specific training and protocol is required to become a certified EMR or EMT. The EMS section offers various resources for finding testing locations, certifications and course information, EMS guidelines and more.

  More about EMS training

• Fire & Public Safety Academy
  

  The Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy, more commonly known as the Academy, works to provide, develop and certify training for public safety students in all disciplines.

  More about the Academy

• Hazardous Materials
  

  The hazmat training program provides participants with training and exercises designed to facilitate quality emergency response of hazardous material incidents, radiation emergencies and terrorism incidents involving weapons of mass destruction.

  • Hazardous Materials Program
  • Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program

Acadis Portal

Acadis Portal
Course Catalog
Course Registration Walkthrough
PSID Application
PSID Lookup
PSID Lookup Instructions
Request for EMA Training
Web Forms

Resources

Comprehensive Training & Exercise Guidance
FEMA Emergency Management Institute Courses and Schedule
U.S. Department of Homeland Security First Responder Training Website