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
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…
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…
GAMS Tactical Paramedic/Responder
Online IBSC-Approved Flight Paramedic FP-C Review Course Course Overview:The Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) exam is tailored for paramedics aspiring to work in or already engaged with air medical transport services. Rather than focusing solely on specific programs or patient demographics, it demands a profound understanding of diverse transport environments, spanning urban and austere operations. Mastery of advanced patient care pathophysiology, coupled with proficiency in standards such as ACLS, PALS, NALS, ITLS, and industry accreditation, is essential for success. Unlike entry-level…
GAMS NAEMT TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care)
NAEMT TECC Course Overview:The 2nd edition of NAEMT’s Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course teaches EMS practitioners and other prehospital providers how to respond to and care for patients in a civilian tactical environment. The course presents the three phases of tactical care and integrates parallel EMS nomenclature: Hot Zone/Direct Threat Care that is rendered while under attack or in adverse conditions. Warm Zone/Indirect Threat Care that is rendered while the threat has been suppressed but may resurface at any…
District 1 Winter Fire Academy
DATEJanuary 7, 2027 – June 18, 2027Tuesday 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. Register: https://bit.ly/d1winter27
ICE RESCUE OPS/TECH – DISTRICT 1
Dates & Location: 12/30/26 Lecture MAAC 1/23/27 Skills Lake County Fairgrounds Written test 1/27/27 Class Description & Information: This course is a specialized training program designed for public safety personnel, firefighters, and rescue teams to safely respond to ice and cold-water emergencies. You must enroll in Acadis for both courses. SKILLS STATIONS WILL INCLUDE: – STATION 1 COLD WATER EMERSON SUIT – STATION 2 SELF RESCUE – STATION 3 ROPES, KNOTS, SLING – STATION 4 THROW BAGS – STATION 5…
Home Automation Class
The MAAC Foundation is a regional training facility that hosts Fire Police and EMS training, We are also the home of the Northwest Indiana HAM radio club. They have been a huge help in automating our campus with Home Assistant. I have been in home automation since 1977 first using X10 and then Insteon Technology. I have been absolutely amazed this past year at what Home Assistant can do and will do in the future. I want to share what…
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