Indianapolis Firefighters Emerald Society
Our Indianapolis chapter, established in 1994, is comprised of firefighters from the Indianapolis Metropolitan area. Although the Society was originally established by Professional firefighters of Irish & Celtic heritage, today the Emerald Society membership is open to all firefighters regardless of family lineage or gender. Chapters exist in many other large fire departments with the intent to promote goodwill and camaraderie among its members.
Division of Firemanship
The Division of Firemanship is the training division of the Indy Emerald Society. We strive to facilitate training opportunities throughout central Indiana while promoting the Emerald Society’s charitable initiatives and upholding the fine traditions that have made firefighting a respected craft.
Philosophy of Training
The ultimate goal is to conduct all training with the safety of the unprotected civilian, whom we have sworn an oath to serve, at the forefront.
With that as our basis:
1. A highly disciplined, motivated, and well-trained firefighter is the greatest asset on the fire ground
2. Training should be relevant and street effective
3. Training should be productive, not punitive
4. Firefighters are to be respected and valued for the tradesman that they are
5. Training should be as safe as possible while acknowledging the inherent dangers and risks associated with our profession