MAAC Foundation

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
2026-01-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-31 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) and 5 more dates | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
CPAT Testing at MAAC
The 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.
Typical Test Day Schedule
· 9:00 AM – Orientation
· 9:45 AM – Practice/Test
· 10:30 AM – Practice/Test
· 11:15 AM – Practice/Test
How to Register for the CPAT Exam
Once you have selected your preferred date, please follow the steps below to register: https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com/#/login
· Create an account or log in
· Click on Exams in the right-hand corner
· Under Physical Ability Tests, locate CPAT
· Add CPAT to your cart and proceed to checkout
· Complete your personal information
· You will then be able to register for your orientation, practice test, and official exam

ICE RESCUE OPS/TECH - DISTRICT 1 - RENSSELAER
2026-01-29 - 2026-01-31 | Rensselaer VFD, 1060 W Clark St, Rensselaer, IN, 47978, United States
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, BANANA BOAT, RESCUE DEVICE
Equipment Needed: Ice Suits, Swiftwater Suits, sled/Boats, Throw Bags, Ice Slings, Chest Harnesses, Pfd’s
Register for BOTH Classes: https://on.in.gov/IceRescueOpsD1Rensselaer
https://on.in.gov/IceRescueTechD1Rensselaer

Fire Inspector I - District I
2026-03-11 - 2026-04-11 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
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 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.

Fire Officer II-District I
2026-03-16 - 2026-04-06 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
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 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.
Candidates must be self-motivated and possess the skills and abilities to function independently.

Hazardous Material Technician Class
2026-04-08 - 2026-06-10 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
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 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.

Cost: $100 lab fee per student
(checks paid to MAAC Foundation)

Driver Operator Series - District I
2026-04-26 - 2026-05-03 | Rensselaer VFD, 1060 W Clark St, Rensselaer, IN, 47978, United States
DATE& LOCATION
General Dates: 4/26 to 5/3
Aerial: 5/4 to 5/14
Pumper/MWS: 5/17 to 6/1
Weeknights: 6p-10p
Sundays: 8a-5p
Location: Rensselaer FD
Syllabus in acadis in links below
CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
This course is for Driver Operator General, Driver Operator Pumper, Aerial, and
Mobile Water Supply and meet all NFPA 1002 standards. Students should register
for the “General” class (link below). The General certification if required for all
additional D/O certifications. Registration for Pumper, Mobile Water Supply and
Aerial will be coordinated on the first night of class.
Students will receive a driver’s log to complete driver’s training at their home
departments as pre-course work.
Must Register for Each Class Below
D/O General Registration- https://on.in.gov/D1DOGeneralApril2026
D/O Pumper Registration- https://on.in.gov/D1DOPumperApril2026
D/O Aerial Registration- https://on.in.gov/D1DOAerialApril2026
D/O Mobile Water Supply- https://on.in.gov/D1DOMWSApril2026

Instructor Training for Flammable Gases
2026-04-29 18:00 - 21:00 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
This course focuses on the specific techniques and knowledge required to teach
others about flammable gases hazmat response. After completing the course,
attendees will be able to relate the specific regional applications of the product
and key response considerations; describe specific chemical properties of the
product to their students; and transfer key strategies and tactics to students for
dealing with an incident involving the product. Safety is a focus, and the course
will stress teaching others the key safety considerations for application when
dealing with an incident involving the product.

Contact Information
Course host – Jim Jaeger, jim@maacfoundation.org
NVFC Training Coordinator – Amanda Tegtmeyer, amanda@nvfc.org

Fire Officer I - District I
2026-05-05 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
DATE& LOCATION
Start 5-5-26 (syllabus in acadis)Tuesday/Thursday (6p-10p) and Saturdays (8a-4p)MAAC- Valparaiso

CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Full 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.

New Executive Chief Officer N0763 Course
2026-05-17 - 2026-05-22 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Location: MAAC Training Center, 4203 Montdale Park Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383
Dates: May 17th – 22nd , 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm each day
Cost: Free- The course is being funded by National Fire Academy Funds
Course Description:
This 6-day course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership
skills necessary for the first-time executive chief officer and chief officers who desire a
leadership position in their agency. This course addresses critical knowledge and skills
pertaining to the responsibilities of an executive chief officer such as:
• Leadership and management.
• Politics and the role of an executive chief officer.
• Planning.
• Liability and risk management.
• Financial management and capital asset planning.
• Human resources management.
• Change management
• Collaboration, cooperation and community engagement.

DISTRICT 1 ROPE RESCUE OPS/TECH CERTIFICATION COURSE
2026-05-27 18:00 - 22:00 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
DATE& LOCATION
May 27 (6p-10p), May 30, 31, June 6, 7, 13, 14 (8a-5p) Test June 17 6pm
MAAC
Syllabus in Link Below
CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Rope 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.
Register for BOTH Here:
https://on.in.gov/D1RopeOpsMay2026
https://on.in.gov/D1RopeTECHMay2026

Fire Officer Strategy & Tactics
2026-05-30 - 2026-06-20 | Griffith Fire Department Station 3, 1601 N. Indiana Ave, Griffith, IN, 46319, United States
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

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 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.

Register Here for FOST: https://on.in.gov/FOSTGriffithD1

Register HERE for the Flashover day: https://on.in.gov/FlashoverJune2026D1

Light & Fight Live Fire Training
2026-05-31 07:30 - 16:00 | michigan city fire department, 1021 Hitchcock, Michigan City, 46360, United States
DATE & LOCATION
May 31, 2026
730a-4p
Michigan City Fire Department
CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Objectives
● Hose line 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 command and operations run by officers

Register Here: https://on.in.gov/LightFightMay2026D1

Training Class for Operating SCBA Mask Fit Testing Machine
2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Training to utilize the District 1-provided SCBA Mask Fit Testing Machine hosted at the MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus – More details to come. This is a free training.

Register Here: on.in.gov/FitTestClassD1

FLASHOVER/FIRE BEHAVIOR SKILLS -DISTRICT I
2026-06-06 08:00 - 14:00 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
DATE& LOCATIONJune 6, 20268a-2p CSTMAAC

CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATIONThis course will be a presentation on modern fire behavior, flow path, building construction, thermal imaging camera uses and limitations, and fire attack utilizing the Max Fire Box prop and finish with live fire/flashover chamber evolutions. Full PPE and SCBA required; OSHA facial hair policies will be enforced.

Ventilation Skills Day - District I
2026-06-07 08:00 - 16:00 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
DATE& LOCATION6/7/268a-4pMAAC- Valparaiso

CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATIONStudents will be broken into companies and taught about pitched and flat roof ventilation. All topics will be covered from building construction, roof access, low visibility conditions, roof issues, along with saw maintenance and care. Afternoon session will end with real time scenarios allowing students to put their skills to use. Class will be based around the premise that all Students will have at least 4 opportunities to perform Ventilation Cuts.

IAFF HazMat Training Event
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-19 17:00 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Please register for the upcoming IAFF HazMat Training event
Course: HazMat Technician
Location: MAAC Foundation Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN
Dates: June 8-19, 2026
Time: 8AM – 5PM each day

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Login HERE
-Sign in if you are a Member/Existing user.
-Non-members/first-time students, you will need to create a new account. (Members/existing users should NOT create a new account as it will cause considerable complications with your records).

Step 2: Course Registration
-Please follow the instructions that are located on the course registration page. A confirmation email will be sent to you after successful registration.

Additional information:

You will need your IAFF Member ID number for class paperwork.
One month after completion of the Instructor-led course, you will be sent an email containing a survey link. Completion of the online survey will generate your certificate.

For questions on registration, contact:

Ron Hassan │ HazMat Training Coordinator
HazMat Training Department
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS

Light & Fight Live Fire Training
2026-06-20 07:30 - 16:00 | michigan city fire department, 1021 Hitchcock, Michigan City, 46360, United States
DATE & LOCATION
June 20, 2026
730a-4p
Michigan City Fire Department
CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Objectives
● Hose line 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 command and operations run by officers

Register Here: https://on.in.gov/LightFightMCD1

District 1 Fire Academy - Summer 2026
2026-06-30 - 2026-12-18 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
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 and full gear with SCBA’s. A minimum of 80% attendance throughout the Academy is required to be eligible for testing.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED
Syllabus Available in Acadis (link below)
Register here: https://on.in.gov/D1SummerFireAcademy2026
