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UID:18907-1767830400-1781827199@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:District 1 Volunteer Fire Academy - Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE& LOCATION\nJanuary 08\, 2026- June 18\, 2026\nTuesday & Thursday 6p-10p and Saturdays (8a-4p)\nMAAC \nCLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION\nThe District 1 Fire Academy consists of initial firefighter training that will include\nstate certifications in Hazardous Material Awareness/Operations\, Firefighter I/II and\nall state required curriculum to function as a firefighter in the state of Indiana.\nParticipants must have municipal department sponsorship and full gear with\nSCBA’s. \nA minimum of 80% attendance throughout the Academy is required to be\neligible for testing. \nGraduation – June 19th 6:00PM \nCLASS SIZE IS LIMITED\nSyllabus Available in Acadis
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/district-1-fire-academy-winter-2025-2/
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:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTSTAMP:20260209T042222Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260514T204552Z
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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: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:20260608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T180649Z
CREATED:20260522T180649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T180649Z
UID:19809-1780923600-1780930800@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Kids Self-Defense
DESCRIPTION:A parent’s first job is ensure the safety of their children. This class will give instruction on situational awareness and teach skills to help children to defend themselves. Taught by officers from Hammond Police Department\, this class teaches important components like:\nSituational AwarenessDefensive StancesStages of ResponseSelf-Defense Techniquesand Scenario-Based ApplicationClass cost is $10\nAges: This class is geared for kids ages 8-14.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/kids-self-defense/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215411Z
CREATED:20260319T182705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T215411Z
UID:19390-1781028000-1781042400@maacfoundation.org
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-3-25-26-2-2-2-2-2/
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:20260615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191329Z
CREATED:20260508T195645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T191329Z
UID:19766-1781546400-1785621600@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course
DESCRIPTION:Emergency Medical Responders are a critical link between an emergency scene and the health care system.\nThis course will equip you with the basic knowledge and necessary skills to perform basic life-saving interventions at emergency scenes until more advanced medical personnel arrive.\n\nAfter successful completion of this course\, students will become eligible to sit for the Indiana State Exam to become an EMR.\n​The MAAC is proud to partner with United Way of Northwest Indiana to help make our EMR class more accessible to the community. Their support in covering a portion of the program costs reflects a shared commitment to building stronger\, safer communities while creating meaningful opportunities for individuals to grow\, serve\, and succeed.\n\nCourse Dates: June 15\, 2026 – August 1\, 2026Mondays & Thursdays(State Exam: Saturday August 1\, 2026 from 8AM – 2PM)\n\nLocation: MAAC Foundation4203 Montdale Park DriveValparaiso\, Indiana 46383\n\nTime: 6 PM-10 PM\n\nCost: $375\n\nFor more information: mackenzie@maacfoundation.org\n\nRegister: bit.ly/maacemr
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/emergency-medical-responder-emr-course/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clinicians,CPR
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTSTAMP:20260720T165216Z
CREATED:20230629T184348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T165216Z
UID:15451-1786320000-1796947199@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Course – August 10 – December 10 \nLocation: The MAAC Foundation4203 Montdale Park DriveValparaiso IN 46383 \nCourse Dates:  \nJuly 29 | Mandatory Orientation for all registered students from 6 PM – 8 PM at the MAAC Foundation. Please bring your photo ID and computer. \nClass Starts August 10 | Class held Mondays & Thursdays from 6PM – 10 PM + some Saturday dates TBD \nTBD | Graduation \nTBD | State Practical Skills Exam \n**Entry into the EMT Course is first come\, first serve with full payment at time of registration**\nNorthwest Health & the MAAC Team Up to Offer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Course Individuals interested in a career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) need look no further for a local training opportunity. Northwest Health is offering the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course at the MAAC training campus located at 4203 Montdale Park Drive in Valparaiso\, Indiana! \nEMT Classes will be held at the MAAC every Monday and Thursday evenings\, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Registry Certification Exam upon successful course completion. The cost of the course is $1\,500. For specific course questions please contact Northwest Health Instructor Val Urello at val.urello@maacfoundation.org \nIf you applied for the Legacy Foundation scholarship\, you must still complete both the EMT course registration with full payment and the Legacy Foundation scholarship application. Scholarship funds will be awarded separately\, and recipients will be reimbursed based on the amount granted. \nEMT Class Refund Policy: Withdrawal or cancellation will be based on the date the request is received via email or in person (emails should be sent to Nicole Gladstone: nicole@maacfoundation.org). \n\nIf a student withdraws before 12:00 AM CST July 30 they may receive a full refund\, minus a $45 processing fee\nIf a student withdraws by 12:00 PM CST on August 17 (within the first week of class)\, 50% of registration fees will be refunded\, minus a $45 processing fee\nNo refunds will be issued after the first week of class.\n\nCPR Certification Required\nPlease note that a valid CPR Certification must be completed by August 10. The MAAC offers multiple CPR classes on campus to help you meet this requirement. View available classes here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cpr. Questions or concerns? Please contact val.urello@maacfoundation.org or jim@maacfoundation.org.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/emt-training/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:EMT
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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:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215436Z
CREATED:20260319T182826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T215436Z
UID:19398-1786471200-1786485600@maacfoundation.org
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-3-25-26-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T000000
DTSTAMP:20260819T183453Z
CREATED:20260819T183453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T183453Z
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:20260819T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T161753Z
CREATED:20260520T161753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T161753Z
UID:19803-1787160600-1787169600@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Fight Like a Girl Women's Self-Defense Class
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense Course \nHave you taken our first Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense class? Take your confidence\, awareness\, and defensive skills to the next level in our Advanced Women’s Self-Defense Course\, led by experienced officers from the Hammond Police Department. This hands-on training is designed to empower participants through realistic instruction\, practical techniques\, and scenario-based application focused on personal safety and real-world preparedness. \nParticipants will build on core defensive principles while developing stronger response strategies in high-stress situations. \nCourse topics include: \n• Advanced Situational Awareness\n• Defensive Positioning & Movement\n• Threat Recognition and Response Levels\n• Practical Self-Defense Techniques\n• Verbal De-escalation Strategies\n• Scenario-Based Training Exercises\n• Realistic Application and Confidence Building \nThis course emphasizes empowerment\, preparedness\, and the ability to respond effectively under pressure in a supportive and professional environment. \nClass Cost: $10\nT-Shirts Available for Purchase\nAges 12+ \nRefund & Rescheduling Policy: \n• With at least 24-hour notice\, participants may choose either a refund (minus a 10% processing fee) or one complimentary class reschedule.\n• Cancellations made less than 24 hours before class are not eligible for a refund but may receive one complimentary reschedule.\n• Refunds are not available for cancellations of rescheduled classes or requests made after the scheduled class date.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/advanced-fight-like-a-girl/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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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:20260826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214943Z
CREATED:20260319T182916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T214943Z
UID:19400-1787767200-1787781600@maacfoundation.org
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/bls-cpr-8-26/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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:20260829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T203225Z
CREATED:20260319T182439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T203225Z
UID:19384-1787990400-1788004800@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:CPR Heartsaver Certification Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHAT DOES THIS COURSE TEACH? \n\n\n\nDescribe how high-quality CPR improves survival\nExplain the concepts of the Chain of Survival\nRecognize when someone needs CPR\nPerform high-quality CPR for an adult\nDescribe how to perform CPR with help from others\nGive effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups\nDemonstrate how to use an AED on an adult\nPerform high-quality CPR for a child*\nDemonstrate how to use an AED on a child*\nPerform high-quality CPR for an infant*\nDescribe when and how to help a choking adult or child\nDemonstrate how to help a choking infant*
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/cpr-heartsaver-2-21-2-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,CPR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T220000
DTSTAMP:20260707T182550Z
CREATED:20260707T182550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T182550Z
UID:20253-1788890400-1788904800@maacfoundation.org
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/bls-cpr-9-8/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260330T185934Z
CREATED:20260330T185934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T185934Z
UID:19500-1789808400-1789822800@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day (FRADD)
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate First Responders at the 7th Annual First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day on Saturday\, September 19th\, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.We invite the community to join us at this FREE\, family-friendly event in honor of the courageous men and women of our local first responder departments.Event Features:– First Responder & K9 Demonstrations– Touch-A-Truck– A VR Shooting Gallery– Activities– Food Vendors– Helicopters– Raffle Prizes– And more!You don’t need any tickets! Find more info about this event by visiting bit.ly/fradd
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/first-responder-appreciation-and-demonstration-day-fradd-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260707T175931Z
CREATED:20260707T175931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T175931Z
UID:20251-1790184600-1790193600@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Fight Like a Girl Women's Self-Defense Class
DESCRIPTION:Our ‘Fight Like a Girl’ Women’s Self-Defense Course is back! \nTaught by officers from Hammond Police Department\, this class teaches important components like \n\nSituational Awareness\nDefensive Stances\nStages of Response\nSelf-Defense Techniques\nand Scenario-Based Application\n\nClass cost is $10 and T-Shirts will be available for sale. \nAges 12+ \nRefund and Rescheduling Policy: \n\nWith at least 24-hour notice\, you may choose between a refund (minus a 10% processing fee) or a complimentary class reschedule.\nIf notice is provided less than 24 hours before the class\, refunds are not available\, but you are eligible for one complimentary class reschedule.\nYou will not be eligible for a refund if you cancel a rescheduled class or request to cancel after the scheduled class date.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/flag-9-23/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T220000
DTSTAMP:20260707T182652Z
CREATED:20260707T182652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T182652Z
UID:20255-1790791200-1790805600@maacfoundation.org
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/bls-cpr-9-30/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T220000
DTSTAMP:20260707T182722Z
CREATED:20260707T182722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T182722Z
UID:20257-1791914400-1791928800@maacfoundation.org
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/bls-cpr-10-13/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260707T183237Z
CREATED:20260707T183237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T183237Z
UID:20269-1792224000-1792238400@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:CPR Heartsaver Certification Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHAT DOES THIS COURSE TEACH? \n\n\n\nDescribe how high-quality CPR improves survival\nExplain the concepts of the Chain of Survival\nRecognize when someone needs CPR\nPerform high-quality CPR for an adult\nDescribe how to perform CPR with help from others\nGive effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups\nDemonstrate how to use an AED on an adult\nPerform high-quality CPR for a child*\nDemonstrate how to use an AED on a child*\nPerform high-quality CPR for an infant*\nDescribe when and how to help a choking adult or child\nDemonstrate how to help a choking infant*
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/cpr-heartsaver-10-17/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,CPR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T205801Z
CREATED:20260619T212323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T205801Z
UID:19898-1792238400-1792263600@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:MAACtoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 1st Annual MAACtoberfest\, a brand-new community celebration benefiting first responders and the lifesaving training they receive at the MAAC Foundation!\n\nTaking place Saturday\, October 17 from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Sunday\, October 18 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM\, MAACtoberfest will transform Heroes Hangout and the surrounding outdoor areas behind Heroes Hangout\, the new HQ Building\, and Kathryn Hall into a festive Oktoberfest-style gathering space filled with food\, music\, games\, and community spirit.\n\nGuests can enjoy:\n• Live German music and entertainment\n• Outdoor games and activities\n• German food and local favorites\n• German beer alongside domestic beer selections\n• Outdoor gathering spaces and family-friendly fun\n\nWhether you’re coming for the music\, the food\, the beer\, or simply to support a great cause\, MAACtoberfest offers a unique way to celebrate the season while giving back to the men and women who serve our communities. All proceeds from this inaugural event directly benefit first responder training and programs at the MAAC Foundation.\n\nRaise a stein\, enjoy the festivities\, and help us support those who serve!
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/maactoberfest/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T205715Z
CREATED:20260619T212428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T205715Z
UID:19901-1792324800-1792342800@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:MAACtoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 1st Annual MAACtoberfest\, a brand-new community celebration benefiting first responders and the lifesaving training they receive at the MAAC Foundation!\n\nTaking place Saturday\, October 17 from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Sunday\, October 18 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM\, MAACtoberfest will transform Heroes Hangout and the surrounding outdoor areas behind Heroes Hangout\, the new HQ Building\, and Kathryn Hall into a festive Oktoberfest-style gathering space filled with food\, music\, games\, and community spirit.\n\nGuests can enjoy:\n• Live German music and entertainment\n• Outdoor games and activities\n• German food and local favorites\n• German beer alongside domestic beer selections\n• Outdoor gathering spaces and family-friendly fun\n\nWhether you’re coming for the music\, the food\, the beer\, or simply to support a great cause\, MAACtoberfest offers a unique way to celebrate the season while giving back to the men and women who serve our communities. All proceeds from this inaugural event directly benefit first responder training and programs at the MAAC Foundation.\n\nRaise a stein\, enjoy the festivities\, and help us support those who serve!
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/maactoberfest-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T220000
DTSTAMP:20260707T182751Z
CREATED:20260707T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T182751Z
UID:20259-1793210400-1793224800@maacfoundation.org
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/bls-cpr-10-28/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPR
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