STATEHOUSE (Jan. 24, 2017) – The House Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety today approved State Rep. Randy Frye’s (R-Greensburg) proposal that would provide funding for the Indiana Fire Academy.
According to Frye, the Indiana Fire Academy operates based on a ‘spoke and wheel’ management style with a central location branching out to regional facilities, which can be used by all Hoosier firefighters and first responders to host classes and training.
Frye said the academy will also offer training in water rescue, hazmat emergencies, low and high angle rescue and vehicle crash site rescue.
“These training options will give our first responders a chance to practice for any situation that may occur while they are out keeping our communities safe,” Frye said. “The Fire Academy idea was put into place two years ago. This year the goal is to fund the academy, so all Hoosier first responders – even in rural communities – receive the same quality training across the board. Having the best training we can offer will help reduce the risk of injury for both firefighters and Hoosiers throughout the state.”
Frye’s proposal, House Bill 1309, heads to the House Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration.
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State Rep. Frye (R-Greensburg) represents House District 67, which includes Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland counties, as well as portions of Decatur, Jennings, Jefferson and Dearborn counties.
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