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Indiana's pre-hospital emergency care system strives to ensure that the highest level of emergency medical care is received by Hoosiers and visitors alike. That system is regulated by the Indiana EMS Commission, a governor-appointed board whose policies and procedures are supported by the Emergency Medical Services Branch, Fire and Building Safety Division of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.        

 

EMS Bulletins

January 18th EMS Commission Meeting: Request to Speak

In light of the topics wishing to be addressed at the next EMS Commission meeting, we are requesting all entities wishing to address the Commission remit the following request to speak document. This will give the Commission a sense of who wants to make an address and how many people may be accommodated. Not all parties wishing to speak will be able to do so. If you do not wish to speak but wish for your opinion to be heard, please fill out the same document but check no under the “would you like to address the Commission” question. All comments will be submitted to the EMS Commission whether you get to speak or not. Please e-mail all request documents to efiato@dhs.in.gov or fax them to 317-233-0497 no later than January 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM EST.  Request to Speak form.

EMS Transition Information

Please click on this link to view information on the most recent changes in EMS. This includes:

  • Basic Advanced and Intermediate Certifications
  • EMS Course Requirements (EMR, EMT, AEMT, Bridge courses, and Paramedic) 
  • The new EMS Field Triage/Trauma Rule
  • Paramedic Licensure

EMS Medical Directors

The IDHS Emergency Medical Services Branch is pleased to present the EMS Medical Directors reference page. This resource is now available for Indiana EMS Medical Directors and prospective EMS Medical Directors to obtain information in order to support key roles in the oversight and administration of EMS to Indiana communities.

The EMS Field Triage/Trauma Rule

The Field Triage/Trauma rule was signed by Governor Mitch Daniels on July 10, 2012, and became effective on August 8, 2012. The link to the new rule is: http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20120808-IR-836100628FRA.xml.pdf   

Renewal Certifications

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING JANUARY 1, 2013 RENEWALS*

All certifications must be renewed online. Paper copies of your INDIVIDUAL renewal will only be accepted if you get audited. All service providers, training institutions, and supervising hospital paperwork must still be submitted on paper.   

IDHS EMS Certifications will not be issuing paper copies of your re-certification by mail. If you wish to have a paper copy of your renewed certification, you may go to your portal account and print off your renewed document. We will be issuing paper copies of any responder’s initial certification via mail.

EMS On-Line Certification Renewal

Next EMS Commission Meeting
January 18, 2013
Executive Session at 9:00 a.m.
Regular Session at 10:00 a.m.
Brownsburg Territory
470 E. Northfield Drive
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Agenda

The Indiana Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Commission was formed by the General Assembly in 1974.  As stated in its enabling legislation, the commission is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of an effective system of emergency medical services. You can e-mail Indiana’s EMS Commission Representatives regarding any EMS topics affecting you or your community. You can find a list of e-mail addresses here. 

Attention:  For paramedics renewing NREMT paramedic certificates in January of 2013, the NREMT requires proof that paramedics have attained the knowledge, skills and abilities required under the new National Educational Standards through an update course approved by the state. A careful study of the NES by Indiana EMS Commission staff  has determined that paramedics licensed in Indiana have already achieved the required training in their initial paramedic training course and require no update. Indiana licensed paramedics renewing their NREMT paramedic certificates should attach the letter below to their NREMT in service documentation. If you have questions, please call the NREMT at (614) 888-4484. NREMT Training Verification Letter

Public Comment:
Please send comments to rarcher@dhs.in.gov

EMS Training

Certifications and Renewals

Public Safety Identification (PSID) Number Info

EMS Certifications Contact Info and Hours

Indiana Department of Homeland Security
EMS Certifications, E239, IGC-S
302 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
(We recommend that all important mail be sent certified)

Hours:
Monday-Friday - 8:30am-4:00pm
Except state observed holidays - 2012 Holidays
Phone: 1-800-666-7784 or (317) 234-6804 -- E-Mail
Fax: (317) 233-0497

EMS Administrative Codes & Data Requests

EMS Commission