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SUMMARY:Fire as a Weapon
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:\nThis FREE course was developed to aid first responders in understanding\nand recognizing how fire can be used as a weapon against people\nand/or property. This course should also help first responders and\ninvestigators understand why a person would choose to use fire as a\nweapon\, as well as creating awareness of the types of information\nfire investigators may need from fire and emergency services\npersonnel. \nPrerequisite: It is highly recommended that individuals have\ncompleted (W0770) Fire Investigation: First Responders prior to attending\nthis course
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/fire-as-a-weapon/
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:20250930T090000
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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-9-30-25/
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:20250924T180000
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SUMMARY:CPR Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Course
DESCRIPTION:The American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification class is designed for medical professionals. \nyou will learn: \n\nHigh-quality CPR for adults\, children\, and infants\nThe AHA Chain of Survival\, specifically the BLS components\nImportant early use of an AED\nEffective ventilations using a barrier device\nImportance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR\nRelief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/cpr-and-basic-life-support-9-24-25/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T100000
DTSTAMP:20260620T124655
CREATED:20250829T194426Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Alarm Webinar:  Zero Suicide Framework for First Responders
DESCRIPTION:Suicide prevention with first responders requires more than good intentions\, it takes a plan. The Zero Suicide Framework is a nationally recognized\, evidence-informed\, system-wide strategy that calls for strong organizational commitment and the integration of prevention practices from leadership through the front lines. This webinar explores how the framework has been adapted for first responder agencies to strengthen resilience\, reduce risk\, and embed a culture of safety and support. \nParticipants will learn:\n-Each core element of the Zero Suicide Framework and its purpose\n-How to adapt and apply these elements specifically in first responder environments\n-Actionable strategies for implementing the model\n-An operational case study demonstrating how the model was successfully adapted at the statewide level \nJoin us to explore how the Zero Suicide Framework can transform how first responder agencies address suicide risk and prevention.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/2nd-alarm-webinar-zero-suicide-framework-for-first-responders/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Clinicians,Family,Responder Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T150000
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SUMMARY:Mega Warehouse Seminar
DESCRIPTION:A major fire occurred in a 1.2 million squarefoot Walmart Distribution Center on March 15\,2022\, in Indiana. This seminar will highlight keyfindings from this incident\, as documented inNational Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s report\,“Incident Analysis\, Mega-Warehouse Fire\,March 15\, 2022.”\n\nToday’s fire service faces growing challengeswhen responding to fires in massive warehousefacilities—some now exceeding 4 million squarefeet. Participants will hear firsthand lessonslearned from the chief officers who respondedto this complex mayday incident.\n\nThe seminar will benefit fire service personnel\,building owners\, code officials\, insurers\, andsafety professionals.\n\nInstructors:Ron Ritchey\, NFSAJeff Dixon\, Deputy Chief\, Plainfield (IN)Fire DepartmentMatt King\, Lieutenant\, Plainfield (IN)Fire Department\nAny questions\, please contactRon Ritchey\, ritchey@nfsa.org orErik Hoffer\, erik@nifsab.org\, 708-261-4503
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/mega-warehouse-seminar/
LOCATION:The Hemmens Cultural Center\, 45 Symphony Way\, Elgin\, 60120
CATEGORIES:Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T080000
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SUMMARY:Incident Safety Officer - District 1
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATION\nSeptember 20 and September 21\, 2025 8a-4p\,\nTest September 25\, 2025 6pm\nMAAC-Valparaiso \nProvides fire personnel knowledge/skills for Incident Safety Officer outlined in NFPA 1521 Standard for\nFire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications. The goal of this course is to prepare students\nwhom will be designated by an incident commander (IC) as the incident safety officer (ISO). This course\nwill teach students how to monitor the various types of incidents including Fire\, EMS\, Technical Rescue\,\nand Hazardous Materials scenes\, and report to the IC the status of conditions\, hazards\, and risks present.\nIt also covers accident investigation and review procedures as well as how to develop and participate in a\npost-incident analysis. \nMust hold Fire Officer I certification as a pre-requisite
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/incident-safety-officer-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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