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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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260105T193857Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260331T174528Z
CREATED:20240831T130336Z
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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:20260105T193953Z
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:20260304T153131Z
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260428T202452Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260221T141457Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260208T164305Z
CREATED:20260208T164305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T164305Z
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:20260221T141523Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260507T201328Z
CREATED:20260507T191426Z
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:20260514T204552Z
CREATED:20260514T204552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T204552Z
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:20260512T170026Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T194105Z
CREATED:20260414T161633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T194105Z
UID:19598-1780423200-1780426800@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Training Class for Operating SCBA Mask Fit Testing Machine
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nRegister Here: on.in.gov/FitTestClassD1
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/scba-mask-fit-testing-machine/
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:20260603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260221T141840Z
CREATED:20260221T141840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T141840Z
UID:19208-1780477200-1780488000@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-4-28-26-2-2-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPAT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190505Z
CREATED:20251004T130907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T190505Z
UID:18684-1780732800-1780754400@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:FLASHOVER/FIRE BEHAVIOR SKILLS -DISTRICT I
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATIONJune 6\, 20268a-2p CSTMAAC\n\nCLASS 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.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/flashover-fire-behavior-skills-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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T220831Z
CREATED:20260514T220831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T220831Z
UID:19793-1780819200-1780848000@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Ventilation Skills Day - District I
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATION6/7/268a-4pMAAC- Valparaiso\n\nCLASS 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.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/ventilation-skills-day-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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T183929Z
CREATED:20260414T183929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T183929Z
UID:19604-1780905600-1781888400@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:IAFF HazMat Training Event
DESCRIPTION:Please register for the upcoming IAFF HazMat Training event \nCourse:                HazMat Technician \nLocation:             MAAC Foundation Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN \nDates:                  June 8-19\, 2026 \nTime:                   8AM  – 5PM each day \n  \nREGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: \nStep 1: Login HERE \n-Sign in if you are a Member/Existing user. \n-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). \n  \nStep 2: Course Registration \n-Please follow the instructions that are located on the course registration page. A confirmation email will be sent to you after successful registration. \n  \nAdditional information: \n\nYou will need your IAFF Member ID number for class paperwork.\nOne 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.\n\nFor questions on registration\, contact: \n  \nRon Hassan   │   HazMat Training Coordinator \nHazMat Training Department \nINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/iaff-hazmat-training-event/
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:20260811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260221T142116Z
CREATED:20260221T142116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T142116Z
UID:19219-1786438800-1786449600@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-4-28-26-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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:20260819T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T000000
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UID:19014-1787097600-1787097600@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Homemade Explosives: Awareness\, Recognition\, and Response PER-325
DESCRIPTION:DATE & LOCATION\nOctober 03\, 2026 | 0800 – 1700 CT | MAAC Training Center\n4203 Montdale Park Drive\nValparaiso\, IN 46383 \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION\nThe Homemade Explosives: Awareness\, Recognition\, and Response course is designed to provide\nemergency first responders with the skills to recognize and respond to incidents involving Homemade\nExplosives (HME) through lectures and exercises. \nEmergency first responders are presented with information necessary to recognize HME precursors\,\nHME manufacturing indicators\, and HME exposure indicators\, and determine pre-detonation and postdetonation response strategies.\nThroughout this course\, emergency first responders discuss how to implement safe response strategies\nwith recognizing the presence of HME indicators; understanding these response actions is critical to\nmitigating the hazards associated with HME. \nFor full information and to register\, search “20261003” on Acadis Portal \nNew Mexico Tech utilizes a QR code the day of the training\, supplied by the instructors for registration\,\npre/posttests\, and certificates. Students are required to bring a digital device to class for this course. (ie.\ntablet\, laptop computer)
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/homemade-explosives-awareness-recognition-and-response-per-325/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire,Law Enforcement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260221T142144Z
CREATED:20260221T142144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T142144Z
UID:19221-1787216400-1787227200@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-4-28-26-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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:20260827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260221T142209Z
CREATED:20260221T142209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T142209Z
UID:19223-1787821200-1787832000@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-4-28-26-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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:20260913T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T152642Z
CREATED:20260714T152642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T152642Z
UID:20330-1789284600-1789315200@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:LIGHT &FIGHT LIVE FIRE TRAINING-DISTRICT 1
DESCRIPTION:DATE & LOCATION\nSept 13\, 2026\n730a-4p\nMAAC Valparaiso \nCLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION\nObjectives\n● Hoseline 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 \nRegister Here: https://on.in.gov/LightFightD1Sept2026
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/light-fight-live-fire-training-district-1/
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:20260914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T195900Z
CREATED:20260713T195900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T195900Z
UID:20320-1789372800-1791043200@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Fire Officer Strategy & Tactics
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATIONDate: 9/14 to 10/3\nMonday/Weds 6p-10p\nSat 8a-4p Format\nLocation: MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\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\nnecessary 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/FOSTD1SEPT2026
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/fire-officer-strategy-tactics-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:20260927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T152441Z
CREATED:20260714T152441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T152441Z
UID:20327-1790496000-1790524800@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:WATER MAPPING/HOSE HANDLING/FIRE STREAMS SKILLS DAY-DISTRICT1
DESCRIPTION:DATE & LOCATION\n• Sept 27\, 2026\n• 8a-4p\n• Location: MAAC- Valparaiso \nCLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION \nHoses and streams skills day will focus on hose line selection\,\ndeployment/advancement techniques\, effective grip options\, and stream application.\nThis course will have a heavy focus on science-based water mapping principles and\nutilize a brand new water mapping prop to demonstrate the effects of appropriate\nstream selection and application best suited for a rapidly changing fire environment. \nFull PPE Required for skills day \nRegister Here: https://on.in.gov/HoseStreamsSkillsD1
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/water-mapping-hose-handling-fire-streams-skills-day-district1/
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:20261104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260901T191910Z
CREATED:20260901T191910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T191910Z
UID:20614-1793813400-1793827800@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:The ISO Grading Schedule A Guide to Improving Your Community’s Fire Protection Class
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nNovember 4\, 2026\n5:30PM – 9:30PM \nLocation:\nMAAC Foundation\n4203 Montdale Park Drive\,\nValparaiso\, IN 46383 \nRegistration: To ensure we have sufficient space for what we expect will be a large turnout\, please register by October 30th\, 2026. \nRecommended For: Fire Department Personnel \nYou have had your ISO evaluation completed and have the results. Now what? This course will take an in depth look at the grading schedule. If you are looking to improve your PPC score or prepare for an evaluation\, this class will help you identify what is needed for that to happen. \nThe course is taught by Randy Downs\, region manager for Verisk/ISO Irene Tiscareno\, local field representative. \nThis course will be a great opportunity to understand how to improve the score for your community\, gain a better\nunderstanding of the ISO process\, and receive the newest updates from ISO. \nSeats are limited to 50 so register today! \nFor Registration Questions: Ward Barnett\, ward@maacfoundation.org\, 219-510-9111 \nCost to attend: Free
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/the-iso-grading-schedule-a-guide-to-improving-your-communitys-fire-protection-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:20261105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260901T192311Z
CREATED:20260901T192311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T192311Z
UID:20617-1793867400-1793896200@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:The ISO Grading Schedule A Guide to Improving Your Community’s Fire Protection Class
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nNovember 5\, 2026\n8:30AM – 4:30PM \nLocation:\nMAAC Foundation\n4203 Montdale Park Drive\,\nValparaiso\, IN 46383 \nRegistration: To ensure we have sufficient space for what we expect will be a large turnout\, please register by October 30th\, 2026. \nRecommended For: Fire Department Personnel\, City Officials\, Communication Center Officials\, and Water Utility Officials \nYou have had your ISO evaluation completed and have the results. Now what? This course will take an in depth look at the grading schedule. If you are looking to improve your PPC score or prepare for an evaluation\, this class will help you identify what is needed for that to happen. \nThe course is taught by Randy Downs\, region manager for Verisk/ISO Irene Tiscareno\, local field representative. \nThis course will be a great opportunity to understand how to improve the score for your community\, gain a better\nunderstanding of the ISO process and receive the newest updates from ISO. \nSeats are limited to 50 so register today! \nFor Registration Questions: Ward Barnett\, ward@maacfoundation.org\, 219-510-9111 \nCost to attend: Free
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/the-iso-grading-schedule-a-guide-to-improving-your-communitys-fire-protection-class-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fire
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