Skip to content

District 1 Volunteer Fire Academy – Winter 2026

January 8 - June 18

 

Venue

  • MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus
  • 4203 Montdale Park Drive
    Valparaiso, IN 46383 United States     + Google Map
  • Phone 219-510-9111

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 for testing.

Graduation – June 19th 6:00PM

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED
Syllabus Available in Acadis

Register Online

Details

  • Start: January 8
  • End: June 18
  • Class Category:

Organizer

  • Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy

Upcoming Fire Classes

Leadership in Supervision (1)

District 1 Fire Academy – Summer 2026

June 30 - December 18

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…

Hazmat Technician Course Fb Header

IAFF HazMat Training Event

June 8 @ 8:00 am - June 19 @ 5:00 pm CDT

Please register for the upcoming IAFF HazMat Training event Course:                HazMat Technician Location:             MAAC Foundation Training Campus, 4203 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN Dates:                  June 8-19, 2026 Time:                   8AM  – 5PM each day   REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Login HERE -Sign in if you are a Member/Existing user. -Non-members/first-time students, you will need to create a new account. (Members/existing users should NOT create a new account as it will cause considerable complications…

Week 8-8

Fire Officer Strategy & Tactics

May 30 - June 20

DATE& LOCATIONDate: 5/30/26 to 6/20/26Tuesday 6p-10pSat 8a-4p FormatLocation: Griffith FD St 3; 1601 N. Indiana AveClass will include one live fire day at the MAAC on 6/6/26 8a-4p 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…

Venilation Training

Ventilation Skills Day – District I

June 7 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT

DATE& LOCATION6/7/268a-4pMAAC- Valparaiso CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATIONStudents will be broken into companies and taught about pitched and flat roof ventilation. All topics will be covered from building construction, roof access, low visibility conditions, roof issues, along with saw maintenance and care. Afternoon session will end with real time scenarios allowing students to put their skills to use. Class will be based around the premise that all Students will have at least 4 opportunities to perform Ventilation Cuts.

Scroll To Top