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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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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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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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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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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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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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UID:15958-1791158400-1792627199@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Fire Officer II-District I
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATION\n10/5/26 thru 10/21/26\nWeeknights (6p-10p) and Saturdays (8a-4p)\nMAAC-Valparaiso\n\nCLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION\nProvides 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.\n\nCandidates must be self-motivated and possess the skills and abilities to function independently.\n\nSyllabus in Acadis
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/fire-officer-ii-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:20261104T173000
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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
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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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