Fire

DATE&LOCATION 1/7/26 to 2/4/26 Weds (6p-10p) and Saturdays (8a-4p) MAAC-Valparaiso CLASS DESCRIPTION &INFORMATION This course is based on NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. Full Description The course is designed for the Fire Service Instructor who, in addition to meeting Instructor I qualifications, wants to develop the knowledge and ability to develop…

DATE& LOCATION January 08, 2026- June 18, 2026 Tuesday & Thursday 6p-10p and Saturdays (8a-4p) MAAC CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION The 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…

DATE& LOCATION January 10, 2026 8am-4pm MAAC Join us at Hero’s Hangout on 1-10-26 for the annual D1 Instructor In-Service with Jake Barnes. Jake will provide an interactive and fun class designed for fire service leaders and fire instructors to build stronger, more cohesive teams for better training. Grounded in science-based principles of emotional intelligence,…

DATE&LOCATION 1/29/26 6p-9p (lecture) Rensselaer VFD 1/31/26 8a-4p (Skills-ice permitting) Rensselaer VFD (Written Test) CLASS DESCRIPTION &INFORMATION SKILLS STATIONS WILL INCLUDE: - STATION 1 COLD WATER EMERSON SUIT - STATION 2 SELF RESCUE - STATION 3 ROPES, KNOTS, SLING - STATION 4 THROW BAGS - STATION 5 RESCUE VICTIM - STATION 6 ICE RESCUE SLED,…

DATE& LOCATION Class: March 11 thru April 11 2026- SYLLABUS IS POSTED IN ACADIS All weeknight classes are 5p-10p and weekends 8a-4p Location: MAAC CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION This 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…

DATE& LOCATION March 16, 19, 21, 23, 28, April 2, 6, 2026 Weeknights (6p-10p) and Saturdays (8a-4p) MAAC-Valparaiso CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Provides 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…

This course provides emergency responders the knowledge and skills to meet the min. JPRs in NFPA 472 Full Description The 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…