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 are looking to improve your PPC score or prepare for an evaluation, this class will help you identify what is needed for that to happen.
The course is taught by Randy Downs, region manager for Verisk/ISO Irene Tiscareno, local field representative.
This course will be a great opportunity to understand how to improve the score for your community, gain a better
understanding of the ISO process and receive the newest updates from ISO.
Seats are limited to 50 so register today!
For Registration Questions: Ward Barnett, [email protected], 219-510-9111
Cost to attend: Free
Upcoming Community, Fire Classes
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
CPR Heartsaver Certification Course
The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who want to be prepared in the event of an emergency. WHAT DOES THIS COURSE TEACH? Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival Recognize when someone needs CPR Perform high-quality CPR for an adult Describe how to perform CPR with help from others Give effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups…
LIGHT & FIGHT LIVE FIRE TRAINING-DISTRICT 1
CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Objectives ● Hoseline deployment, Hose line advancement in a building, live fire attack ● Backup crew/ RIT, Softening the structure and throwing ladders ● Working the training as the fire scene with a fire command and officers leading their crew. ● Scene command and operations run by officers
The ISO Grading Schedule A Guide to Improving Your Community’s Fire Protection Class
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…
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…
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…
Fire and Emergency Services Live Fire Instructor
Learn what it takes to be a Live Fire Instructor following NFPA 1403 Standards. You must hold an active Instructor II or III certification to register for this course.
Surface Water Rescue Operations – District I
Learn what it takes to do Surface Water Rescue. You will need Cold Water Emersion / Swiftwater Suit and PFD’s.
Surface Water Rescue Technician – District I
Learn to become qualified as a Surface Water Rescue Technician. You will need Cold Water Emersion / Swiftwater Suit & PFD’s. A swim test is required for Technician Certification.
Incident Safety Officer
Provides fire personnel knowledge/skills for Incident Safety Officer outlined in NFPA 1521 Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications. The goal of this course is to prepare students whom will be designated by an incident commander (IC) as the incident safety officer (ISO). This course will teach students how to monitor the various types of incidents including Fire, EMS, Technical Rescue, and Hazardous Materials scenes, and report to the IC the status of conditions, hazards, and risks present. It also…