Fire Training
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: 1-800-666-7784
Email us: firecertifications@dhs.in.gov
Fax us: 317-233-0497
After-hours certification help: Call the district's field program manager.
About the Academy
Fire Training/Certifications Staff (click for contacts)
The Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy is an education and training subdivision of the Division of Fire and Building Safety. The director and operations director are members of the North American Fire Training Directors organization.
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 Trainings 
News/Updates
- Monthly Bugle 12/29/22
- Share the Good
- Curriculum Update 12/15/22
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
Grant: AFG Application Period Open
FEMA is accepting applications for the FY2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grants. The deadline is 5 p.m. ET on Feb. 10. Find the funding notice at Grants.gov and related resources and webinars at the FEMA website.
Fire Training Curriculum Update
On Jan. 2, 2023, the Academy published the updated revision to the Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, Rope Rescue Operations and Rope Rescue Technician certification courses. For more details on the changes, read the curriculum update announcement.
Reactivate Your Acadis Account
As part of its ongoing system maintenance procedures, IDHS may deactivate user accounts that do not register system activity for an extended period of time. If your account has been deactivated, it is likely you have not had any activity on your account for 12 months or longer. However, account deactivation does not mean your account has been deleted, and the Acadis system will maintain a historical record of certifications and trainings even if an account has been deactivated.
If you believe your account has been deactivated and you would like to request account reactivation, you may complete this form and submit it to IDHS. If you are unsure whether your account has been deactivated, please attempt to reset your Acadis password and retrieve your PSID prior to completing this form.
Fire Certifications and Training
- PSID Numbers (select to expand)
Public Safety Identification (PSID) Numbers and Certification Verification
- PSID Application (Do not use this application if you already have a PSID)
- PSID and Certification Lookup Instructions
- PSID Lookup
- Reactive Your Acadis Account
- Verify an Individuals' IDHS EMS and Fire Certification
- Course Registration and Information (select to expand)
For questions or requests during regular business hours, please email firecertifications@dhs.in.gov or call 1-800-666-7784. If needing immediate help with fire certifications after hours, please call the district's field program manager.
Course Registration
- Browse and Register for Courses
- Course Testing Login
- Emergency Response Support (ERS) Access
- IFSAC Certification Application
- IFSAC Frequently Asked Questions
- Prerequisite List
Note to Ivy Tech students: Ivy Tech students need to contact their training entity to request a test ID 15 days prior to going to Ivy Tech to take an exam. Contact Ivy Tech directly to find out when testing labs will be open.
All course training materials are now located in the Acadis Portal. Instructor materials are available in both instructors' Acadis Portal and IFSTA ResourceOne. See the Instructor Material and ResourceOne Access Guide for details.
Instructor Material and ResourceOne Access Guide
For questions, please email firetraining@dhs.in.gov.
Curriculum Change for Fire Instructors
The following courses switched to new curriculum on the dates listed below.
- Instructor I, II & III
- IFSTA "Fire & Emergency Services Instructor 8th Edition" switched to the new "IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Instructor 9th Edition" at 12:01 a.m. on February 26, 2021.
- FOST
- Indiana Curriculum "Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics" switched to new IFSTA curriculum "Structural Fire Fighting: Initial Response Strategy and Tactics 2nd Edition" at 12:01 a.m. on March 15, 2021.
Instructors should review the lead instructor templates, lead evaluator handbook and skill sheets for these program updates. Instructors applying for these courses above will have the new curriculums exams attached to their course ID.
New Online Training Platform
The Academy is partnering with the Health and Safety Institute to offer more than 200 continuing education and recertification courses for firefighters and EMS personnel. Individuals can buy specific courses, or departments can buy an unlimited membership to have the entire catalog on-demand. Register for an account now at https://infpsa.hsi.com/.
Distributive Education Limits Removed
Distributive Education limits have been removed for the recertification cycle ending March 30, 2021 (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic) and September 30, 2021 (EMR). EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics who are due to recertify on March 30, 2021, will have no limits on Distributive Education. This allows all continuing education to be accomplished online through any state-accepted or CAPCE-accredited program or education site. This means 100 percent of continuing education hours can be completed through online training programs such as 24-7 EMS. Complete information about this change can be found at https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public/document/covid-19#distributive-education-update.
- National Fire Academy (select to expand)
National Fire Academy
All applications for the National Fire Academy and the National Emergency Training Center should be completed online at the U.S. Fire Administration website.
FEMA Student Identification Number
- Required for all National Fire Academy course applications. Social Security numbers will not be accepted.
- Visit FEMA SID to apply for your SID number.
- Reports, Newsletters and Bulletins (select to expand)
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 two state-funded grant programs to support public safety efforts, the Fire Training Infrastructure Grant and the Local Training Support Grant. Learn more about these grants