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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
Light & Fight Live Fire Training
DATE & LOCATION June 20, 2026 730a-4p Michigan City Fire Department CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Objectives ● Hose line 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/LightFightMCD1
FLASHOVER/FIRE BEHAVIOR SKILLS -DISTRICT I
DATE& LOCATIONJune 6, 20268a-2p CSTMAAC CLASS 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.
District 1 Volunteer Fire Academy – Winter 2026
DATE& LOCATION January 08, 2026- June 18, 2026 Tuesday & Thursday 6p-10p and Saturdays (8a-4p) MAAC CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION The 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…
Hazardous Material Technician Class
This course provides emergency responders the knowledge and skills to meet the min. JPRs in NFPA 472 Full Description The 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…
