DATE & LOCATION
December 2 to March 13 (syllabus in acadis)
Weds (6p-10p) and Saturdays (8a-4p)
Location: MAAC
CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Primary resources: NFPA 1033 ““Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator.” NFPA 921 “Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations”
This program is intended for delivery to fire investigators, police officers, company-level officers, and fire fighters who are involved in the investigation process. The program primarily consist of instruction and practical exercises in the areas of cause and origin determination, report writing, scene processing, evidence handling, and participate in practice courtroom testimonials. Topics on burn pattern recognition, point of origin, scene documentation, interviewing techniques, and scene safety will also be addressed at length.
Upon completion, students will have a base knowledge of arson investigation practices and will have had the opportunity to physically examine example fire scenes, process evidence, and participate in practice courtroom testimonies in front of legal counsel.
Register Here: https://on.in.gov/Invest1District1Dec2026
Upcoming Classes
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Course
Northwest Health & the MAAC Team Up to Offer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Course
Individuals interested in a career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) need look no further for a local training opportunity. Northwest Health is offering the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course at the MAAC training campus located at 4203 Montdale Park Drive in Valparaiso, Indiana! The class will begin August 10th, 2026 and run until December 10th.
First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day (FRADD)
Come celebrate First Responders at the 7th Annual First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day on Saturday, September 19th, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.We invite the community to join us at this FREE, family-friendly event in honor of the courageous men and women of our local first responder departments.Event Features:– First Responder & K9 Demonstrations– Touch-A-Truck– A VR Shooting Gallery– Activities– Food Vendors– Helicopters– Raffle Prizes– And more!You don’t need any tickets! Find more info about this event by visiting bit.ly/fradd
Advanced Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense Class
Advanced Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense Course Have you taken our first Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense class? Take your confidence, awareness, and defensive skills to the next level in our Advanced Women’s Self-Defense Course, led by experienced officers from the Hammond Police Department. This hands-on training is designed to empower participants through realistic instruction, practical techniques, and scenario-based application focused on personal safety and real-world preparedness. Participants will build on core defensive principles while developing stronger response…
Kids Self-Defense
This class will give instruction on situational awareness and teach skills to help children to defend themselves. Taught by officers from Hammond Police Department, this class teaches important components like:
Situational Awareness
Defensive Stances
Stages of Response
Self-Defense Techniques
and Scenario-Based Application
MAACtoberfest
Join us for the 1st Annual MAACtoberfest, a brand-new community celebration benefiting first responders and the lifesaving training they receive at the MAAC Foundation!
MAACtoberfest
Join us for the 1st Annual MAACtoberfest, a brand-new community celebration benefiting first responders and the lifesaving training they receive at the MAAC Foundation!
Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense Class
Our ‘Fight Like a Girl’ Women’s Self-Defense Course is back! Taught by officers from Hammond Police Department, this class teaches important components like Situational Awareness Defensive Stances Stages of Response Self-Defense Techniques and Scenario-Based Application Class cost is $10 and T-Shirts will be available for sale. Ages 12+ Refund and Rescheduling Policy: With at least 24-hour notice, you may choose between a refund (minus a 10% processing fee) or a complimentary class reschedule. If notice is provided less than 24…
CPR Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Course
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification class is designed for medical professionals. you will learn: High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components Important early use of an AED Effective ventilations using a barrier device Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
CPR Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Course
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification class is designed for medical professionals. you will learn: High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components Important early use of an AED Effective ventilations using a barrier device Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
CPR Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Course
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification class is designed for medical professionals. you will learn: High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components Important early use of an AED Effective ventilations using a barrier device Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants