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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.
Upcoming Fire Classes
District 1 Fire Academy – Summer 2026
DATEJune 30, 2026-December 18, 2026Tuesday and Thursday 6p-10p and Saturdays (8a-4p) CLASS 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. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED Syllabus…
Fire Officer Strategy & Tactics
DATE& LOCATIONDate: 9/14 to 10/3 Monday/Weds 6p-10p Sat 8a-4p Format Location: MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus CLASS 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…
WATER MAPPING/HOSE HANDLING/FIRE STREAMS SKILLS DAY-DISTRICT1
DATE & LOCATION • Sept 27, 2026 • 8a-4p • Location: MAAC- Valparaiso CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Hoses and streams skills day will focus on hose line selection, deployment/advancement techniques, effective grip options, and stream application. This course will have a heavy focus on science-based water mapping principles and utilize a brand new water mapping prop to demonstrate the effects of appropriate stream selection and application best suited for a rapidly changing fire environment. Full PPE Required for skills day…
LIGHT &FIGHT LIVE FIRE TRAINING-DISTRICT 1
DATE & LOCATION Sept 13, 2026 730a-4p MAAC Valparaiso CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Objectives ● Hoseline deployment, Hose line advancement in a building, live fire attack ● Backup crew/ RIT, Softening the structure and throwing ladders ● Working the training as the fire scene with a fire command and officers leading their crew. ● Scene command and operations run by officers Register Here: https://on.in.gov/LightFightD1Sept2026