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Fire as a Weapon

October 3, 2025 - October 4, 2025

 

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Venue

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

Course Description:
This FREE course was developed to aid first responders in understanding
and recognizing how fire can be used as a weapon against people
and/or property. This course should also help first responders and
investigators understand why a person would choose to use fire as a
weapon, as well as creating awareness of the types of information
fire investigators may need from fire and emergency services
personnel.

Prerequisite: It is highly recommended that individuals have
completed (W0770) Fire Investigation: First Responders prior to attending
this course

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Details

  • Start: October 3, 2025
  • End: October 4, 2025
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Organizer

  • Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy

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