Fire

DATEJune 30, 2026-December 18, 2026Tuesday and Thursday 6p-10p and Saturdays (8a-4p) CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATIONThe District 1 Fire Academy consists of initial firefighter training that will include state certifications in Hazardous Material Awareness/Operations, Firefighter I/II and all state required curriculum to function as a firefighter in the state of Indiana.Participants must have municipal department sponsorship…

DATE & LOCATION Sept 13, 2026 730a-4p MAAC Valparaiso 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…

DATE& LOCATIONDate: 9/14 to 10/3 Monday/Weds 6p-10p Sat 8a-4p Format Location: MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATIONThe purpose of the Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics course is to provide senior firefighters and entry level Fire Officers with the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job performance requirements as outlined in…

DATE & LOCATION • Sept 27, 2026 • 8a-4p • Location: MAAC- Valparaiso CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Hoses and streams skills day will focus on hose line selection, deployment/advancement techniques, effective grip options, and stream application. This course will have a heavy focus on science-based water mapping principles and utilize a brand new water mapping…