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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
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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:  \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:20261104T173000
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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-9-23-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:The ISO Grading Schedule A Guide to Improving Your Community’s Fire Protection Class
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nNovember 4\, 2026\n5:30PM – 9:30PM \nLocation:\nMAAC Foundation\n4203 Montdale Park Drive\,\nValparaiso\, IN 46383 \nRegistration: To ensure we have sufficient space for what we expect will be a large turnout\, please register by October 30th\, 2026. \nRecommended For: Fire Department Personnel \nYou have had your ISO evaluation completed and have the results. Now what? This course will take an in depth look at the grading schedule. If you are looking to improve your PPC score or prepare for an evaluation\, this class will help you identify what is needed for that to happen. \nThe course is taught by Randy Downs\, region manager for Verisk/ISO Irene Tiscareno\, local field representative. \nThis course will be a great opportunity to understand how to improve the score for your community\, gain a better\nunderstanding of the ISO process\, and receive the newest updates from ISO. \nSeats are limited to 50 so register today! \nFor Registration Questions: Ward Barnett\, ward@maacfoundation.org\, 219-510-9111 \nCost to attend: Free
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/the-iso-grading-schedule-a-guide-to-improving-your-communitys-fire-protection-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:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261125
DTSTAMP:20261006T194344Z
CREATED:20261006T194313Z
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SUMMARY:Fire and Emergency Services Live Fire Instructor
DESCRIPTION:Learn what it takes to be a Live Fire Instructor following NFPA 1403 Standards. You must hold an active Instructor II or III certification to register for this course.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/fire-and-emergency-services-live-fire-instructor/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire
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SUMMARY:The ISO Grading Schedule A Guide to Improving Your Community’s Fire Protection Class
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nNovember 5\, 2026\n8:30AM – 4:30PM \nLocation:\nMAAC Foundation\n4203 Montdale Park Drive\,\nValparaiso\, IN 46383 \nRegistration: To ensure we have sufficient space for what we expect will be a large turnout\, please register by October 30th\, 2026. \nRecommended For: Fire Department Personnel\, City Officials\, Communication Center Officials\, and Water Utility Officials \nYou have had your ISO evaluation completed and have the results. Now what? This course will take an in depth look at the grading schedule. If you are looking to improve your PPC score or prepare for an evaluation\, this class will help you identify what is needed for that to happen. \nThe course is taught by Randy Downs\, region manager for Verisk/ISO Irene Tiscareno\, local field representative. \nThis course will be a great opportunity to understand how to improve the score for your community\, gain a better\nunderstanding of the ISO process and receive the newest updates from ISO. \nSeats are limited to 50 so register today! \nFor Registration Questions: Ward Barnett\, ward@maacfoundation.org\, 219-510-9111 \nCost to attend: Free
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/the-iso-grading-schedule-a-guide-to-improving-your-communitys-fire-protection-class-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fire
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SUMMARY:Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED and Stop the Bleed
DESCRIPTION:Would you know what to do in an emergency? \nLearn Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED and Stop the Bleed in one hands-on class at the MAAC Foundation. No prior experience is required\, and the CPR and AED training follows American Heart Association guidelines and standards. \nVisit Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED & Stop the Bleed to register. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \nHeartsaver CPR & AED \n\nHands-on CPR: adults\, child\, infant\nAED Use: adults\, child\, infant\nChoking Response: adults\, child\, infant\n\nFirst Aid \n\nBleeding and bandaging\nStroke\nHeart attack\nFainting\nDiabetes emergencies\nSeizures\nOpioid overdose\nMedical Emergencies\nAnaphylactic Allergy intervention\nBurns\nDrowning response and prevention\n\nStop the Bleed \n\nHow to recognize life-threatening bleeding\nHow to apply pressure\nProper bandaging techniques\nHow to use bleeding control equipment\nWhen and how to use a tourniquet\n\nCertification \nParticipants who successfully complete the required portions of the training will receive a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification\, along with a Stop the Bleed certificate of participation. \nWhy Take This Class? \nEmergencies can happen anywhere: at home\, at work\, at school\, at a sporting event or in the community. You don’t have to be a medical professional or first responder to make a difference. \nRefunds and Rescheduling: \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.\n\nPlease note: The class is subject to cancellation in cases of low enrollment; participants will be notified and have the opportunity for a refund or rescheduling. \nClass Location:\nMAAC Foundation\n4203 Montdale Park Drive\nValparaiso\, IN 46383 \nIf you have any questions about your registration or the class\, please contact us at (219) 510-9111 or programs@maacfoundation.org. \nLearn more about the MAAC Foundation and how our nonprofit benefits first responders: www.maacfoundation.org 
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/heartsaver-first-aid-cpr-aed-and-stop-the-bleed/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,CPR
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T201751Z
CREATED:20261008T185434Z
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UID:20755-1794038400-1794157200@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:GAMS NAEMT TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care)
DESCRIPTION:NAEMT TECC\nCourse Overview:The 2nd edition of NAEMT’s Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course teaches EMS practitioners and other prehospital providers how to respond to and care for patients in a civilian tactical environment.\n\n\n\nThe course presents the three phases of tactical care and integrates parallel EMS nomenclature:\nHot Zone/Direct Threat Care that is rendered while under attack or in adverse conditions.\nWarm Zone/Indirect Threat Care that is rendered while the threat has been suppressed but may resurface at any point.\nCold Zone/Evacuation Care that is rendered while the casualty is being evacuated from the incident site.\n\nWhat Will You Learn:\n\nThe 16-hour classroom course includes all new patient simulations and covers the following topics:\nHemorrhage control including immediate action drills for tourniquet application throughout the course;\nComplete coverage of the MARCH assessment;\nSurgical airway control and needle decompression;\nStrategies for treating wounded responders in threatening environments;\nCaring for pediatric patients;\nTechniques for dragging and carrying victims to safety; and\nA final\, mass-casualty/active shooter event simulation.\n\nNAEMT’s TECC course is endorsed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma\, is consistent with the current guidelines established by the Committee on TECC (Co-TECC)\, and meets all of the updated National Tactical Emergency Medical Support Competency Domains. This course is accredited by CAPCE for 16 hours of continuing education credit\, and recognized by NREMT.\n\nNAEMT is a recognized education partner of the Co-TECC.\nThe Co-TECC establishes guidelines for the provision of prehospital care to injured patients during a tactical incident. The Co-TECC neither creates curriculum for the prehospital provider\, nor does it endorse the curriculum of other organizations.\nPayment plans are available to pay for the course with prior arrangements.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/gams-tactical-paramedic-responder-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:EMT,Fire,Law Enforcement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20261006T195209Z
CREATED:20261006T195209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T195209Z
UID:20735-1794182400-1794787199@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Surface Water Rescue Operations - District I
DESCRIPTION:Learn what it takes to do Surface Water Rescue. You will need Cold Water Emersion / Swiftwater Suit and PFD’s.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/surface-water-rescue-operations-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;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20261006T195439Z
CREATED:20261006T195439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T195439Z
UID:20738-1794182400-1794787199@maacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Surface Water Rescue Technician - District I
DESCRIPTION:Learn to become qualified as a Surface Water Rescue Technician. You will need Cold Water Emersion / Swiftwater Suit & PFD’s. A swim test is required for Technician Certification.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/surface-water-rescue-operations-district-i-2/
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:20261110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260707T182827Z
CREATED:20260707T182827Z
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UID:20261-1794333600-1794348000@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-11-10/
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:20261125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260707T183004Z
CREATED:20260707T183004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T183004Z
UID:20263-1795629600-1795644000@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-11-25/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPR
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