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SUMMARY:FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR II-DISTRICT 1
DESCRIPTION:DATE&LOCATION\n1/7/26 to 2/4/26\nWeds (6p-10p) and Saturdays (8a-4p)\nMAAC-Valparaiso \nCLASS DESCRIPTION &INFORMATION\nThis course is based on NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. \nFull Description\nThe course is designed for the Fire Service Instructor who\, in addition to meeting Instructor I\nqualifications\, wants to develop the knowledge and ability to develop individual lesson plans for a\nspecific topic including learning objectives\, instructional aids\, and evaluation instruments; schedule training sessions based on overall training plan of the authority having jurisdiction; and supervise and coordinate the activities of other instructors.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/fire-emergency-services-instructor-ii-district-1/
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:20260108
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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:20260209
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SUMMARY:Critical Incident Stress Management Training - Offered By Griffith and Highland Police Departments
DESCRIPTION:CISM Training\nInstructor: Jerry Baker\nMr. Baker is an instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation providing training to first responders in dealing with the aftermath of trauma and disasters. He is a member of the State FOP Memorial Team\, serving as a first responder\, and trainer for many police and fire throughout Indiana. \nWhat is it?\nCritical Incident Stress Management training equips individuals with techniques and strategies to reduce stress and promote recovery following a critical incident. This is a three-day\, certification course teaching a comprehensive approach that involves a range of interventions including: pre-crisis preparation\, defusing\, critical incident stress debriefing (CISD)\, individual crisis intervention\, follow-up and referral. \nWhy is CISM training important for first responders?\nReduced the risk of long-term psychological issues\, promoted mental health support\, fosters resilience\, enhances communication and teamwork\, and supports overall well-being. \nFebruary 9th – 11th\, 2026\nHighland Police Department\n3315 Ridge Road\, Highland\, IN 46322\nLocation Contact: Halie Gonlag\, 219-838-3184 ext. 3328 \nCost: $350 per participant\nInvoices are issued upon registration.\nFees due no later than January 7th\, 2026\nBilling contact: Erica Rios-Corbin 219-924-7503 ext 300
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/critical-incident-stress-management-training-offered-by-griffith-and-highland-police-departments/
LOCATION:Highland Police Department\, 3315 Ridge Road\, Highland\, IN\, 46322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clinicians,Responder Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T220000
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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-2-10-26/
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:20260212T090000
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CREATED:20260105T193507Z
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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-2-12-26/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPAT
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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/
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:20260225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000
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CREATED:20260105T193601Z
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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-2-25-26/
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:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024854
CREATED:20251211T204856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T215324Z
UID:18839-1772042400-1772056800@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-2-25-26-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPR
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