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SUMMARY:District 1 Volunteer Fire Academy - Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATION\nJanuary 08\, 2026- June 18\, 2026\nTuesday & Thursday 6p-10p and Saturdays (8a-4p)\nMAAC \nCLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION\nThe District 1 Fire Academy consists of initial firefighter training that will include\nstate certifications in Hazardous Material Awareness/Operations\, Firefighter I/II and\nall state required curriculum to function as a firefighter in the state of Indiana.\nParticipants must have municipal department sponsorship and full gear with\nSCBA’s. \nA minimum of 80% attendance throughout the Academy is required to be\neligible for testing. \nGraduation – June 19th 6:00PM \nCLASS SIZE IS LIMITED\nSyllabus Available in Acadis
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/district-1-fire-academy-winter-2025-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire
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SUMMARY:Hazardous Material Technician Class
DESCRIPTION:This course provides emergency responders the knowledge and skills to meet the min. JPRs in NFPA 472\n\n\nFull Description\nThe purpose of the Hazardous Materials Technician course is to provide for the student already trained at the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations level emergency responders with the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job performance requirements as outlined in NFPA 472. Candidates must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively identify hazardous materials make the necessary notifications\, perform scene isolation\, public protection actions and defensive control measures at hazardous materials incidents\, identify chemical and physical properties\, toxicology; recognition and identification of hazardous materials; laws\, regulations\, and standards\, information resources; personal protective equipment; detection devices\, hazard and risk assessment\, and decontamination; drum handling\, damage assessment and tactical considerations\, and leak control; handling cylinder emergencies\, drum sampling\, and terminating the incident; and required documentation.\n\nCost: $100 lab fee per student\n(checks paid to MAAC Foundation)
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/hazardous-material-technician-class/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire
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SUMMARY:Mental Health 911: Identifying and Responding to Crisis
DESCRIPTION:This one day class will explore the mental health challenges 911 callers face daily as well as that of all first responders.\n\nCLASS OVERVIEW\n\nIn this course\, we will explore the mental health challenges faced by the individuals we interact with daily. You will learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of various mental health conditions\, including Schizophrenia\, Bipolar Disorder\, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)\, Depression\, Autism Spectrum Disorder\, and more.\n\nIn the afternoon session\, our focus will shift inward—to our own mental health as telecommunicators and first responders. We will address the elevated risk of suicide within our profession and discuss how to recognize warning signs in ourselves and our colleagues. The course also covers the symptoms and impact of conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)\, Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)\, and other mental health challenges that are common in high-stress roles.\n\nThis is a nationally recognized and highly regarded course\, known for its relevance\, depth\, and practical application.\n\nCourse Objectives / Reasons to Take This Course:Enhance your ability to identify mental health conditions such as Schizophrenia\, Bipolar Disorder\, OCD\, Depression\, Autism Spectrum Disorder\, and more in the individuals you serve daily.\nGain tools to respond more effectively and empathetically to callers experiencing mental health crises.Understand the unique mental health risks faced by telecommunicators and first responders\, including the heightened risk of suicide.Recognize the signs and symptoms of PTSD\, C-PTSD\, and other stress-related disorders within yourself and your colleagues.Build self-awareness and resilience by exploring strategies to support your mental wellness in a high-stress profession.Learn how to intervene early when warning signs of mental health struggles appear in the workplace.Receive training from a nationally recognized course known for its practical application\, relevance\, and impact in the public safety field.\n\nInstructor: Jason Long\n\nOTHER DETAILS\nThese continuing education classes are being sponsored by the Statewide 911 Board for Indiana PSAPs. The classes are open to all PSAP personnel. Each day of class in this location is limited to 90 participants.\nLunch will be provided by INdigital.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/mental-health-911-identifying-and-responding-to-crisis-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Responder Mental Health
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SUMMARY:CPR Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Course
DESCRIPTION:The American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification class is designed for medical professionals. \nyou will learn: \n\nHigh-quality CPR for adults\, children\, and infants\nThe AHA Chain of Survival\, specifically the BLS components\nImportant early use of an AED\nEffective ventilations using a barrier device\nImportance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR\nRelief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/cpr-and-basic-life-support-3-25-26-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPR
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