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SUMMARY:FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR II-DISTRICT 1
DESCRIPTION:DATE&LOCATION\n1/7/26 to 2/4/26\nWeds (6p-10p) and Saturdays (8a-4p)\nMAAC-Valparaiso \nCLASS DESCRIPTION &INFORMATION\nThis course is based on NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. \nFull Description\nThe course is designed for the Fire Service Instructor who\, in addition to meeting Instructor I\nqualifications\, wants to develop the knowledge and ability to develop individual lesson plans for a\nspecific topic including learning objectives\, instructional aids\, and evaluation instruments; schedule training sessions based on overall training plan of the authority having jurisdiction; and supervise and coordinate the activities of other instructors.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/fire-emergency-services-instructor-ii-district-1/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire
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SUMMARY:Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
DESCRIPTION:CPAT Testing at MAAC\nThe MAAC Foundation\, in accordance with the IAFF and IAFC\, is proud to offer Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) testing to all interested candidates. The CPAT consists of eight activities designed to reflect the everyday operations firefighters may face. \nTypical Test Day Schedule\n· 9:00 AM – Orientation \n· 9:45 AM – Practice/Test \n· 10:30 AM – Practice/Test \n· 11:15 AM – Practice/Test \nHow to Register for the CPAT Exam\nOnce you have selected your preferred date\, please follow the steps below to register: https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com/#/login \n· Create an account or log in \n· Click on Exams in the right-hand corner \n· Under Physical Ability Tests\, locate CPAT \n· Add CPAT to your cart and proceed to checkout \n· Complete your personal information \n· You will then be able to register for your orientation\, practice test\, and official exam
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/cpat-1-7-26/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPAT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
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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:2026 District 1 Instructor Conference
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATION\nJanuary 10\, 2026\n8am-4pm\nMAAC \nJoin us at Hero’s Hangout on 1-10-26 for the annual D1 Instructor In-Service\nwith Jake Barnes. Jake will provide an interactive and fun class designed for\nfire service leaders and fire instructors to build stronger\, more cohesive\nteams for better training. Grounded in science-based principles of emotional\nintelligence\, this course will teach you how to lead with emotional smarts\nand create a culture where your crew performs- and feels- their best.\nConference qualifies for 8 hours of adult education CEs\nfor Instructor I/II/III re-certifications \nJake Barnes is a fire service professional with over 30 years of\nexperience. A seasoned firefighter and passionate leader.\nAlong with hosting the fire service podcast\, 3 Point Firefighter\,\nhe also developed The Emotionally Intelligent-ish Firefighter\nprogram to address a gap in emotional intelligence within the\nfire service
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/2025-district-1-instructor-development-conference/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire
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SUMMARY:Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
DESCRIPTION:CPAT Testing at MAAC\nThe MAAC Foundation\, in accordance with the IAFF and IAFC\, is proud to offer Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) testing to all interested candidates. The CPAT consists of eight activities designed to reflect the everyday operations firefighters may face. \nTypical Test Day Schedule\n· 9:00 AM – Orientation \n· 9:45 AM – Practice/Test \n· 10:30 AM – Practice/Test \n· 11:15 AM – Practice/Test \nHow to Register for the CPAT Exam\nOnce you have selected your preferred date\, please follow the steps below to register: https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com/#/login \n· Create an account or log in \n· Click on Exams in the right-hand corner \n· Under Physical Ability Tests\, locate CPAT \n· Add CPAT to your cart and proceed to checkout \n· Complete your personal information \n· You will then be able to register for your orientation\, practice test\, and official exam
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/cpat-1-15-26/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPAT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
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SUMMARY:ICE RESCUE OPS/TECH - DISTRICT 1 - RENSSELAER
DESCRIPTION:DATE&LOCATION\n1/29/26 6p-9p (lecture) Rensselaer VFD\n1/31/26 8a-4p (Skills-ice permitting) Rensselaer VFD (Written Test) \nCLASS DESCRIPTION &INFORMATION \nSKILLS STATIONS WILL INCLUDE:\n– STATION 1 COLD WATER EMERSON SUIT\n– STATION 2 SELF RESCUE\n– STATION 3 ROPES\, KNOTS\, SLING\n– STATION 4 THROW BAGS\n– STATION 5 RESCUE VICTIM\n– STATION 6 ICE RESCUE SLED\, BANANA BOAT\, RESCUE DEVICE \nEquipment Needed: Ice Suits\, Swiftwater Suits\, sled/Boats\, Throw Bags\, Ice Slings\, Chest Harnesses\, Pfd’s \nRegister for BOTH Classes: https://on.in.gov/IceRescueOpsD1Rensselaer\nhttps://on.in.gov/IceRescueTechD1Rensselaer 
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/ice-rescue-ops-tech-district-1-rensselaer/
LOCATION:Rensselaer VFD\, 1060 W Clark St\, Rensselaer\, IN\, 47978\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire
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