| Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) |
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| 302 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 Dhs.in.gov Contact: pio@dhs.in.gov Twitter: @IDHS |
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| Role(s) | • IDHS is the state’s primary emergency response agency, operating the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) when a situation surpasses the capabilities of a local government entity. • The agency also is home to the State Fire Marshal, Fire Investigations Section and various sections of Code Enforcement, elevators, amusement rides, boilers. The agency also reviews all construction plans for Class 1 structures and tracks and responds to all hazardous materials transport and storage. • IDHS is the primary training body for first responders, other than police officers. This includes all training, certifications, and licensing. • Indiana EMS (Emergency Medical Services) certifies and provides licensure for all EMS personnel in Indiana, working closely with the Indiana EMS Commission in regulating and monitoring EMS protocols for Indiana. The EMS Section falls under the umbrella of the State Fire Marshal. |
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| Mission | Working for Hoosiers to provide a safe, secure and resilient Indiana | |
| History | 2005: IDHS is created by legislative order, combining agencies from the State Emergency Management Agency, State Fire Marshal, and the State Building Commissioner. 2014: IDHS Grants Section takes on responsibilities for the coordination, distribution, and prioritization for the Indiana Secured Schools Grant Fund. |
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| Org | 200+ employees, including those stationed in the IGC building as well as multiple field employees. Sections include Division of Fire and Building Safety, Division of Response and Recovery, Executive Division. Leadership: • Joel Thacker: Executive Director • Steve Jones: Indiana Fire Marshal • Craig Burgess: Indiana Building Commissioner • Narendra Nimmagadda: Chief Information Officer • David Hosick: Chief Public Information Officer • Jonathan Whitham: Chief Legal Counsel • Eric Yazel, MD, State EMS Medical Director • Kraig Kinney, State EMS Director • Mary Moran, Director of Emergency Management |
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| Board | By statute, IDHS works closely and, in some cases, provides support staff for various commissions and bodies, including the Fire and Building Safety Commission, the EMS Commission, LEPC, and others (https://www.in.gov/dhs/about-idhs/idhs-annual-reports/). | |
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Finance
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Approximately $11 million from operating fees Federal Grants include approximately $4-5 million to support IDHS operations |
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Data Sources
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• ImageTrend, Acadis, DFBS, Public Safety Portal, Tier II, WebEOC, Milestone • Fire and EMS run data submitted by provider agencies/fire protection districts. (ImageTrend) • Training data includes courses catalog, registrations, certifications, licensure, continuing education. (Acadis) • Permitting data for code enforcement, boilers, elevators, fireworks, amusement rides, etc. is stored through the transactional services provided via DFBS and PSP. • Hazardous materials response and transport data is stored and tracked via Tier II. • WebEOC provides for real-time information sharing from local emergency management functions across Indiana in coordination with the State of Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). This is critical to evaluate preparedness and respond quickly to developing disasters. |
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| Data Access | • IDHS does not have a functioning, comprehensive data analytics platform. • All data requests, outside of partner agencies, is done when requested via a public records request submitted to the Office of General Counsel. • Partner state agencies with limited access to IDHS data include MPH, Indiana Dept. of Health, Family and Social Services, Professional Licensing, Department of Natural Resources, Indiana Law Enforcement Academy/Indiana State Police. Pre-approved data agreements exist. |
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| Tech Capabilities | • Analyze run data for Fire/EMS via ImageTrend to identify trends and ensure optimal response and safety. • Code enforcement, licensure and status of permits ensure Indiana residents are protected from potential hazards, violations, and other risks to people or property. • Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping • Online training and testing • Electronically capture hazardous materials information regarding transport, incidents, storage. • IntelliGrants grant management system serves as the transactional resource for local governments, schools, entities in the distribution of federal/state grant dollars. • Mobile Command Center, response communications equipment, online video monitoring of downtown areas. |
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| Projects | • Data Lake: IDHS has a critical need to house, analyze, and export data to internal and external partners. This is currently being explored. • Creation and growth of the Fire and Public Safety Training Academy • Ongoing development of Public Safety Portal for all transactional systems • Indiana Health Information Exchange project to share run data with hospitals directly in real-time. • Statewide coordination of Mobile Integrated Health (community paramedicine) programs • Comprehensive smoke alarm/fire safety education and outreach program via GetAlarmed (www.getalarmed.in.gov) • Naloxone heatmap • Fire Fatality Tracker map |
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| Future Focus | • Expand access and analysis of available data through multiple systems to better serve the citizens of Indiana, improve fiscal responsibility of tax dollars, and provide optimal customer service. • The improvements of all systems and processes within IDHS will improve safety and security for Indiana in many respects. |
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| Talent Development | • No direct training/education programs • Unpaid internship program • Professional Development Leadership Training under development • Focus on diversity and inclusion |
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| Data Sharing Agreements | Many agreements in place; however, they are use case specific • MPH • Health • ILEA • FSSA • PLA • DNR • Criminal Justice Institute • INDOT • …dozens of additional one-to-one relationships |
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| Programs/ Publications | • Hoosier Responder magazine: https ://www.in.gov/dhs/about-idhs/hoosier-responder-magazine/ (six times per year) • EMS guidance manuals • Annual report; https://www.in.gov/dhs/about-idhs/idhs-annual-reports/ • GetAlarmed smoke alarm and fire safety education program; https://www.in.gov/dhs/fire-and-building-safety/division-of-fire-and-building-safety-overview/get-alarmed/ • GetPrepared comprehensive preparedness information; https://www.in.gov/dhs/get-prepared/ • Fire and Public Safety Training Academy |
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