MAAC Foundation

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

CPR Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Course
2026-01-28 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-13 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-09 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-12 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-29 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-14 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification class is designed for medical professionals.
you will learn:

High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
Important early use of an AED
Effective ventilations using a barrier device
Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

CPR Heartsaver Certification Course
2026-01-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-15 08:00 - 12:00 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who want to be prepared in the event of an emergency.
WHAT DOES THIS COURSE TEACH?

Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival
Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival
Recognize when someone needs CPR
Perform high-quality CPR for an adult
Describe how to perform CPR with help from others
Give effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups
Demonstrate how to use an AED on an adult
Perform high-quality CPR for a child*
Demonstrate how to use an AED on a child*
Perform high-quality CPR for an infant*
Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child
Demonstrate how to help a choking infant*

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
2026-01-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 09:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | 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

2026 District 1 Instructor Conference
2026-01-10 08:00 - 16:00 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
DATE& LOCATION
January 10, 2026
8am-4pm
MAAC
Join us at Hero’s Hangout on 1-10-26 for the annual D1 Instructor In-Service
with Jake Barnes. Jake will provide an interactive and fun class designed for
fire service leaders and fire instructors to build stronger, more cohesive
teams for better training. Grounded in science-based principles of emotional
intelligence, this course will teach you how to lead with emotional smarts
and create a culture where your crew performs- and feels- their best.
Conference qualifies for 8 hours of adult education CEs
for Instructor I/II/III re-certifications
Jake Barnes is a fire service professional with over 30 years of
experience. A seasoned firefighter and passionate leader.
Along with hosting the fire service podcast, 3 Point Firefighter,
he also developed The Emotionally Intelligent-ish Firefighter
program to address a gap in emotional intelligence within the
fire service

Search and Rescue Initial Actions Class
2025-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
This 8-hour course, from the National Association for Search and Rescue, was designed to prepare emergency services responders to respond and take correct initial actions as an individual in starting an investigation and search for missing/injured subjects. It is appropriate for those initially managing of supporting a search for the lost of missing. This course will cover the duties of an incident commander, incident size-up, mission documentation, initial search tactics, and the practical applications of lost person behavior in both lecture and hands-on tabletop sessions based on real missions.

For information:info@portercountysar.org

Indiana Traffic Incident Management
2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | IN
Responder Training Course Announcement
The National TIM Responder Training Program was developed by responders for
responders, and was designed to promote consistent training of all responders to
achieve the three objectives of the TIM National Unified Goal (NUG):
– Responder Safety
– Safe, Quick Clearance
– Prompt, Reliable, Interoperable Communications
The target audience for this course is all TIM disciplines, including Communications,
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire/Rescue, Law
Enforcement, Towing and Recovery, and Transportation/Public Works.
TIM Responder Training Course Lesson Summary
1. Introduction: TIM training program purpose, the dangers encountered by
emergency responders working in or near traffic, and the definition of TIM
2. TIM Laws, Standards, and Terminology: safe, quick clearance definition,
supporting legislation, and common response terminology
3. Communication and Command: roles and responsibilities of public safety
communications centers and transportation management centers, scene size-up
reporting and Incident Command System as it relates to TIM
4. Vehicle Positioning: safe positioning of vehicles and blocking
5. Scene Safety: emergency vehicle markings, emergency-vehicle lighting, use of
high-visibility safety apparel, and safe practices for working around moving traffic
6. Traffic Management: Four main components of a TIM area, Advance warning,
how to set up a taper, and describe the purpose of a buffer space
7. Scene Hazards and Other Considerations: Safety concerns of vehicle fires,
Hazardous materials, Vehicle fluid spills, and Crash investigations
8. Clearance and Termination: quick clearance strategies, towing and recovery
communications, and incident termination
Details for the upcoming TIM Responder Training course are as follows:
Date: Tues. Dec. 16, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Rensselaer Fire Department
Address: 1060 W. Clark St., Rensselaer IN, 47978
Registration: Indiana Public Safety Personnel Portal (ACADIS)
TIM In Person – TIM0028
For questions or to register without ACADIS: indianatim@indot.in.gov

Fight Like a Girl Women's Self-Defense Class
2025-11-18 17:30 - 20:00 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Our Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense Course is back!
Learn how to keep yourself safe with self-defense basics, taught by instructors from the Hammond Police Department.
Participants will learn:

Situational Awareness
Defensive Stances
Stages of Response
Self-Defense Techniques
and Scenario-Based Application

Class cost is $10 and T-Shirts will be available for sale.

ResponderStrong Mental Health Curriculum: Train the Trainer Workshop - November 2025
2025-11-15 08:30 - 16:30 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Emergency Response work has always presented unique mental, emotional and physical challenges. Over the past few years, stress levels among all those who protect and support our communities have escalated to unprecedented levels, driving demand for solutions like ResponderStrong’s Mental Health Curriculum.
Created for Responders by Responders, this highly regarded program is being implemented across the nation to bolster resiliency, erode stigma, and decrease stress injury: burnout, compassion fatigue, anxiety, depression, and suicidality. Recognizing that budget constraints often hinder access to content like this, we are proud to offer this workshop FREE to Responders through generous support from our sponsoring partners.
The Train the Trainer workshop is based upon a detailed instructor manual designed to support facilitators, provides on-line access to updated materials, and allows for deeper discussion of the:
– research and data regarding prevalence of stress injury among our population
– stress injury model and cumulative stress
– suicidality- how it develops and how to create effective intervention and prevention
– impacts of the job on families and ways to mitigate
– proven practices to improve resilience and better manage stress
– additional resources and solutions to supplement local options
Offered to all those working in Emergency Response, including: Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, Healthcare, Patrol, Coroner, Wildland, Disaster Response, Mental Health Clinicians, and others trained to serve our communities. Career or volunteer, current or former- all are welcome. Our content supports the human behind the badge, uniform, and scrubs. Through this Train the Trainer model, we empower YOU, the local wellness champions with vetted, relevant, and useful material to integrate within your agency and share with your community.

Surface Water Rescue OPS/Tech - District I
2025-11-14 18:00 - 22:00 | IN
DATE& LOCATION
Nov 14, 2025 6p-10p (lecture) Bulldog Park-Crown Point
Nov 15, 2025 8a-5p (Skills/Swim Test) 183 S West St, Crown Point,
Nov 16, 2025 8a-4p (Skills Eval/Written Test) IN 46307
CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Equipment Needed: Cold Water Emersion/Swiftwater Suit, Pfd’s
SWIM TEST Required for Tech Certification-Copy of Swim Test in course materials in acadis

FIRE INVESTIGATOR CE CONFERENCE
2025-11-06 08:00 - 16:00 | IN
2025 Fire Investigator CE Conference – District 1
Date: November 6, 2025Time: 8 AM – 4 PMLocation: MAAC – Valparaiso
This conference qualifies for 8 hours of CE credit toward Fire Investigator Re-Certification.Topics will be announced soon.

Unite the Lines Heroes Shootout Pheasant Hunt
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | IN
Registration for the 2025 First Responder shoot out is now open – and this year there are two days of opportunities! Check out the registration link for more information.
Camping is available contact Brenden “Goody” Goodman at 574-292-4561 to secure your site.
Maier Pheasant Farm, Bremen, IN
65450 Fir Rd, Bremen, IN 46506
Civilians cost is $150/person. No Veteran or First Responder pays but still needs to register.

DISTRICT 1 – Bootcamp FF I/II Academy Fall 25
2025-10-06 07:00 - 2025-12-19 16:30 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
DATE & LOCATION
October 6, 2025 – December 19, 2025
Monday thru Friday 7am-4:30pm CST
MAAC-Valparaiso
Academy includes:

HazMat Awareness/Ops
Firefighter I/II
Public Fire & Life
Safety Educator I
Tech-Rescue Awareness
ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800.

Acadis Course #:FA220506
Registrants MUST have department sponsorship

Fire Instructor I - District I
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-27 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
DATE& LOCATION
October 6, 2025- October 27, 2025 (syllabus in Acadis)
Mon/Thurs (6p-10p) and Saturdays (8a-4p)
MAAC-Valparaiso
CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
This course provides firefighting personnel with the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job
performance requirements as outlined in NFPA 1041: Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional
Qualifications. The objectives of the course is to provide entry level training in company ops and admin at
first line supervisory level. The course is designed for individuals who want to develop the knowledge and
ability to deliver instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan, including instructional aids and
evaluation instruments; adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the students and the authority
having jurisdiction; organize the learning environment so that learning is maximized; and meet the record keeping requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
Areas covered include: communication, concepts of learning, human relations in the teaching-learning environment, methods of teaching,
organizing the learning environment, records and reports, testing and evaluation, instructor’s roles and
responsibilities, teaching techniques, and use of instructional materials. Candidates will be expected to
perform an instructional presentation to an audience to obtain certification.

Fire as a Weapon
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-04 | MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Course Description:
This FREE course was developed to aid first responders in understanding
and recognizing how fire can be used as a weapon against people
and/or property. This course should also help first responders and
investigators understand why a person would choose to use fire as a
weapon, as well as creating awareness of the types of information
fire investigators may need from fire and emergency services
personnel.
Prerequisite: It is highly recommended that individuals have
completed (W0770) Fire Investigation: First Responders prior to attending
this course
