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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T080000
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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DTSTAMP:20260221T142144Z
CREATED:20260221T142144Z
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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
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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
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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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