DATE & LOCATION
December 2 to March 13 (syllabus in acadis)
Weds (6p-10p) and Saturdays (8a-4p)
Location: MAAC
CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Primary resources: NFPA 1033 ““Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator.” NFPA 921 “Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations”
This program is intended for delivery to fire investigators, police officers, company-level officers, and fire fighters who are involved in the investigation process. The program primarily consist of instruction and practical exercises in the areas of cause and origin determination, report writing, scene processing, evidence handling, and participate in practice courtroom testimonials. Topics on burn pattern recognition, point of origin, scene documentation, interviewing techniques, and scene safety will also be addressed at length.
Upon completion, students will have a base knowledge of arson investigation practices and will have had the opportunity to physically examine example fire scenes, process evidence, and participate in practice courtroom testimonies in front of legal counsel.
Register Here: https://on.in.gov/Invest1District1Dec2026
Upcoming Classes
LIGHT & FIGHT LIVE FIRE TRAINING-DISTRICT 1
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
The ISO Grading Schedule A Guide to Improving Your Community’s Fire Protection Class
Date: November 4, 2026 5:30PM – 9:30PM Location: MAAC Foundation 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Registration: To ensure we have sufficient space for what we expect will be a large turnout, please register by October 30th, 2026. Recommended For: Fire Department Personnel You 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…
The ISO Grading Schedule A Guide to Improving Your Community’s Fire Protection Class
Date: November 5, 2026 8:30AM – 4:30PM Location: MAAC Foundation 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Registration: To ensure we have sufficient space for what we expect will be a large turnout, please register by October 30th, 2026. Recommended For: Fire Department Personnel, City Officials, Communication Center Officials, and Water Utility Officials You 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…
Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense Class
Our ‘Fight Like a Girl’ Women’s Self-Defense Course is back! Taught by officers from Hammond Police Department, this class teaches important components like Situational Awareness Defensive Stances Stages of Response Self-Defense Techniques and Scenario-Based Application Class cost is $10 and T-Shirts will be available for sale. Ages 12+ Refund and Rescheduling Policy: With at least 24-hour notice, you may choose between a refund (minus a 10% processing fee) or a complimentary class reschedule. If notice is provided less than 24…
Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense Class
Our ‘Fight Like a Girl’ Women’s Self-Defense Course is back! Taught by officers from Hammond Police Department, this class teaches important components like Situational Awareness Defensive Stances Stages of Response Self-Defense Techniques and Scenario-Based Application Class cost is $10 and T-Shirts will be available for sale. Ages 12+ Refund and Rescheduling Policy: With at least 24-hour notice, you may choose between a refund (minus a 10% processing fee) or a complimentary class reschedule. If notice is provided less than 24…
Fire and Emergency Services Live Fire Instructor
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.
Surface Water Rescue Operations – District I
Learn what it takes to do Surface Water Rescue. You will need Cold Water Emersion / Swiftwater Suit and PFD’s.
Surface Water Rescue Technician – District I
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.
Incident Safety Officer
Provides fire personnel knowledge/skills for Incident Safety Officer outlined in NFPA 1521 Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications. The goal of this course is to prepare students whom will be designated by an incident commander (IC) as the incident safety officer (ISO). This course will teach students how to monitor the various types of incidents including Fire, EMS, Technical Rescue, and Hazardous Materials scenes, and report to the IC the status of conditions, hazards, and risks present. It also…
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED and Stop the Bleed
Would you know what to do in an emergency? Learn 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. Visit Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED & Stop the Bleed to register. What You’ll Learn: Heartsaver CPR & AED Hands-on CPR: adults, child, infant AED Use: adults, child, infant Choking Response: adults, child, infant First…
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