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SUMMARY:District 1 Fire Academy - Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:DATEJune 30\, 2026-December 18\, 2026Tuesday and Thursday 6p-10p and Saturdays (8a-4p)\n\nCLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATIONThe District 1 Fire Academy consists of initial firefighter training that will include state certifications in Hazardous Material Awareness/Operations\, Firefighter I/II and all state required curriculum to function as a firefighter in the state of Indiana.Participants must have municipal department sponsorship and full gear with SCBA’s. A minimum of 80% attendance throughout the Academy is required to be eligible for testing.\nCLASS SIZE IS LIMITED\nSyllabus Available in Acadis (link below) \nRegister here: https://on.in.gov/D1SummerFireAcademy2026 
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/district-1-fire-academy-winter-2025-3/
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:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTSTAMP:20260620T024318
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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:  \nTBD | Orientation (Mandatory for all registered students) @ 6 p.m. \nTBD | Class held Mondays & Thursdays + 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\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:20260819T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024318
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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
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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
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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/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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024318
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:20260620T024318
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024318
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T190000
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CREATED:20260619T212323Z
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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,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024318
CREATED:20260619T212428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T212428Z
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,Family
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