Dear Indiana Fire Community
The State Fire Marshal on December 15, 2023, for those organizations interested in training centers as part of the Hub-and-Spoke training model or volunteer departments seeking upgraded PPE.
The request form on the IDHS website has been active for several months, and the existing applications and requests surpass the availability of current funding allocated by the Indiana General Assembly. A committee established to review those requests and allocate these resources now is tasked with evaluating the criteria for funding, focusing on the largest impact across the state.
This is an exciting time for the Indiana fire service, as the response to this funding opportunity has been tremendous. This is the first legislative funding allocated for fire training and volunteer equipment, and it was clear early on in this process that the limited funding would not fulfill the demand and need across the state.
IDHS continues to work with legislators to secure additional funding sources for a comprehensive impact with this program. Please encourage your elected officials to show continued support.
The application will close at 5 p.m. ET on December 15, 2023. If a leader from your department already has submitted a request to the form, please do not resubmit. The committee will be in touch should additional information be needed. All awards will be communicated once decided.
More information on this initiative can be found on the IDHS website.
Thank you for your support in strengthening the Indiana fire service.
Sincerely,
Stephen Jones
Indiana State Fire Marshal
