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Location: MAAC Training Center, 4203 Montdale Park Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383
Dates: May 17th – 22nd , 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm each day
Cost: Free- The course is being funded by National Fire Academy Funds
Course Description:
This 6-day course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership
skills necessary for the first-time executive chief officer and chief officers who desire a
leadership position in their agency. This course addresses critical knowledge and skills
pertaining to the responsibilities of an executive chief officer such as:
• Leadership and management.
• Politics and the role of an executive chief officer.
• Planning.
• Liability and risk management.
• Financial management and capital asset planning.
• Human resources management.
• Change management
• Collaboration, cooperation and community engagement.
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Date: November 4, 2026 5:30PM – 9:30PM Location: MAAC Foundation 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Registration: To ensure we have sufficient space for what we expect will be a large turnout, please register by October 30th, 2026. Recommended For: Fire Department Personnel You have had your ISO evaluation completed and have the results. Now what? This course will take an in depth look at the grading schedule. If you are looking to improve your PPC score or prepare…
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Date: November 5, 2026 8:30AM – 4:30PM Location: MAAC Foundation 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Registration: To ensure we have sufficient space for what we expect will be a large turnout, please register by October 30th, 2026. Recommended For: Fire Department Personnel, City Officials, Communication Center Officials, and Water Utility Officials You have had your ISO evaluation completed and have the results. Now what? This course will take an in depth look at the grading schedule. If you…