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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:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTSTAMP:20260603T201349
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260603T201349
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260603T201349
CREATED:20250104T143522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T202452Z
UID:17761-1777939200-1778025599@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Fire Officer I - District I
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATION\nStart 5-5-26 (syllabus in acadis)Tuesday/Thursday (6p-10p) and Saturdays (8a-4p)MAAC- Valparaiso\n\nCLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION\nFull DescriptionThis course is designed to give entry 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 identifies the requirements necessary to perform the duties of a first line supervisor or a supervisor who is in charge of a single fire company or station\, with information and skills required for success. This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of management and supervision by concentration on such topics as Organizational Structure\, Communication Skills\, Human Resource Management\, Community and Government Relations\, Administration\, Inspections and Investigations\, Emergency Service Delivery\, along with Health and Safety.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/fire-officer-strategy-and-tactics-district-1-2/
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:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T120000
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CREATED:20260221T141457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T141457Z
UID:19204-1778144400-1778155200@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-4-28-26-2/
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:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
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UID:19031-1778976000-1779494399@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:New Executive Chief Officer N0763 Course
DESCRIPTION:Location: MAAC Training Center\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive Valparaiso\, IN 46383\nDates: May 17th – 22nd \, 2026\nTime: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm each day\nCost: Free- The course is being funded by National Fire Academy Funds \nCourse Description:\nThis 6-day course is designed to develop the managerial\, administrative and leadership\nskills necessary for the first-time executive chief officer and chief officers who desire a\nleadership position in their agency. This course addresses critical knowledge and skills\npertaining to the responsibilities of an executive chief officer such as:\n• Leadership and management.\n• Politics and the role of an executive chief officer.\n• Planning.\n• Liability and risk management.\n• Financial management and capital asset planning.\n• Human resources management.\n• Change management\n• Collaboration\, cooperation and community engagement.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/new-executive-chief-officer-n0763-course/
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:20260526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T201349
CREATED:20260221T141523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T141523Z
UID:19206-1779786000-1779796800@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-4-28-26-2-2/
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:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T201328Z
UID:19750-1779904800-1779919200@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:DISTRICT 1 ROPE RESCUE OPS/TECH CERTIFICATION COURSE
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATION\nMay 27 (6p-10p)\, May 30\, 31\, June 6\, 7\, 13\, 14 (8a-5p) Test June 17 6pm\nMAAC\nSyllabus in Link Below \nCLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION\nRope Operations/Tech is designed to give fire service personnel the basic knowledge and skills to safely perform ropes and rigging for rope rescue as defined by NFPA 1670\, Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents\, 1999 Edition. This course is to prepare local responders to operate as a local member of a Rope Rescue Operations Team. This course provides those personnel with the basic knowledge and skills needed to perform rescues using rope systems. The class will cover the use of rope\, rope equipment\, hardware\, construction of mechanical advantage systems\, belay and safety systems\, anchor systems\, and patient packaging. \nRegister for BOTH Here:\nhttps://on.in.gov/D1RopeOpsMay2026\nhttps://on.in.gov/D1RopeTECHMay2026
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/district-1-rope-rescue-ops-tech-certification-course/
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:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260603T201349
CREATED:20260514T204552Z
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UID:19789-1780099200-1781999999@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Fire Officer Strategy & Tactics
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATIONDate: 5/30/26 to 6/20/26Tuesday 6p-10pSat 8a-4p FormatLocation: Griffith FD St 3; 1601 N. Indiana AveClass will include one live fire day at the MAAC on 6/6/26 8a-4p\n\nCLASS 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 NFPA 1021 sections 4.6.1 and 4.6.2. Candidates must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to function safely and effectively as the initial incident commander. This course is designed to give the candidates the ability to perform scene size up and make strategic and tactical decisions during the first 15 minutes of an incident.\n\nRegister Here for FOST: https://on.in.gov/FOSTGriffithD1\n\nRegister HERE for the Flashover day: https://on.in.gov/FlashoverJune2026D1 
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/fire-officer-strategy-tactics/
LOCATION:Griffith Fire Department Station 3\, 1601 N. Indiana Ave\, Griffith\, IN\, 46319\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T201349
CREATED:20260512T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T170026Z
UID:19777-1780212600-1780243200@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Light & Fight Live Fire Training
DESCRIPTION:DATE & LOCATION\nMay 31\, 2026\n730a-4p\nMichigan City Fire Department \nCLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION\nObjectives\n● Hose line deployment\, Hose line advancement in a building\, live fire attack\n● Backup crew/ RIT\, Softening the structure and throwing ladders\n● Working the training as the fire scene with a fire command and officers leading their crew.\n● Scene command and operations run by officers \n  \nRegister Here: https://on.in.gov/LightFightMay2026D1
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/district-1-live-fire-skills-day-2/
LOCATION:michigan city fire department\, 1021 Hitchcock\, Michigan City\, 46360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire
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