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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108
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UID:18907-1767830400-1781827199@maacfoundation.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260603T211646
CREATED:20250920T140223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T142846Z
UID:18604-1773187200-1775951999@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Fire Inspector I - District I
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATION\nClass: March 11 thru April 11 2026- SYLLABUS IS POSTED IN ACADIS\nAll weeknight classes are 5p-10p and weekends 8a-4p\nLocation: MAAC \nCLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION\nThis course provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job performance requirements outlined in NFPA 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. It is a beginning level course for fire fighters and other interested parties wishing to become more involved in the aspect of fire prevention and inspections. This course is primarily designed for those entering into fire service inspections and would be extremely useful to city inspectors and company level officers. Some of the topics covered in this course include Building Construction\, Decorative Materials and Furnishings\, Fire Drills\, Inspection Procedure\, Code Enforcement\, and Fire Alarm and Communications. It will prepare you to conduct foundational fire and life safety inspections.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/fire-inspector-i-district-i/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
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UID:15958-1773619200-1775519999@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Fire Officer II-District I
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATION\nMarch 16\, 19\, 21\, 23\, 28\, April 2\, 6\, 2026\nWeeknights (6p-10p) and Saturdays (8a-4p)\nMAAC-Valparaiso\n\nCLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION\nProvides mid-level officer/supervisor with information and skills to meet the min. JPRs in NFPA 1021 This course is designed to give mid-level fire officers with the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job performance requirements as outlined in based on NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. The course is designed for the Fire Officer who is ready to assume more of a leadership role by moving into the middle management level of his/her department. This course expands on the knowledge base attained in Fire Officer I by revisiting some of the same subjects and adding additional material including Management\, Government Structure\, Departmental Budget Planning and Management\, Human Resource Management\, Community and Government Relations\, Administration\, Inspections and Investigations\, Emergency Service Delivery\, along with Health and Safety.\nCandidates must be self-motivated and possess the skills and abilities to function independently.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/fire-officer-ii-district-i/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTSTAMP:20260603T211646
CREATED:20260209T042222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T042222Z
UID:19035-1775606400-1781135999@maacfoundation.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T120000
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CREATED:20260105T193857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193857Z
UID:18901-1776157200-1776168000@maacfoundation.org
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-4-14-26/
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:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
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UID:17052-1777161600-1777852799@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Driver Operator Series - District I
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATION\nGeneral Dates: 4/26 to 5/3\nAerial: 5/4 to 5/14\nPumper/MWS: 5/17 to 6/1 \nWeeknights: 6p-10p\nSundays: 8a-5p \nLocation: Rensselaer FD\nSyllabus in acadis in links below \nCLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION\nThis course is for Driver Operator General\, Driver Operator Pumper\, Aerial\, and\nMobile Water Supply and meet all NFPA 1002 standards. Students should register\nfor the “General” class (link below). The General certification if required for all\nadditional D/O certifications. Registration for Pumper\, Mobile Water Supply and\nAerial will be coordinated on the first night of class. \nStudents will receive a driver’s log to complete driver’s training at their home\ndepartments as pre-course work. \nMust Register for Each Class Below\nD/O General Registration- https://on.in.gov/D1DOGeneralApril2026\nD/O Pumper Registration- https://on.in.gov/D1DOPumperApril2026\nD/O Aerial Registration- https://on.in.gov/D1DOAerialApril2026\nD/O Mobile Water Supply- https://on.in.gov/D1DOMWSApril2026
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/driver-operator-series-district-i/
LOCATION:Rensselaer VFD\, 1060 W Clark St\, Rensselaer\, IN\, 47978\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T211646
CREATED:20260105T193953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193953Z
UID:18903-1777366800-1777377600@maacfoundation.org
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-4-28-26/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPAT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T211646
CREATED:20260304T152912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T153131Z
UID:19268-1777485600-1777496400@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Instructor Training for Flammable Gases
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on the specific techniques and knowledge required to teach\nothers about flammable gases hazmat response. After completing the course\,\nattendees will be able to relate the specific regional applications of the product\nand key response considerations; describe specific chemical properties of the\nproduct to their students; and transfer key strategies and tactics to students for\ndealing with an incident involving the product. Safety is a focus\, and the course\nwill stress teaching others the key safety considerations for application when\ndealing with an incident involving the product. \n  \nContact Information\nCourse host – Jim Jaeger\, jim@maacfoundation.org\nNVFC Training Coordinator – Amanda Tegtmeyer\, amanda@nvfc.org
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/instructor-training-for-flammable-gases/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire
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