first responders

Indianapolis Fire Department Battalion Chief Rita Reith explains IFD policy and procedural changes, and what people can do to help when they call for emergency services

Indianapolis first responders now take extra precautions in the field to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Noblesville and Carmel firefighters have already received the training that will be offered statewide.

An estimated 30 percent of emergency responders have a behavioral health condition. That could include anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) will host Lebanon police officer Taylor Nielsen who dealt with PTSD after responding to a double murder scene in 2016.

Contract medics, police officers employed by non-state schools and firefighters who work for airports are among those who are eligible.