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Start 5-5-26 (syllabus in acadis)
Tuesday/Thursday (6p-10p) and Saturdays (8a-4p)
MAAC- Valparaiso
Full Description
This course is designed to give entry level fire officers with the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job performance requirements as outlined in based on NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. The course identifies the requirements necessary to perform the duties of a first line supervisor or a supervisor who is in charge of a single fire company or station, with information and skills required for success. This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of management and supervision by concentration on such topics as Organizational Structure, Communication Skills, Human Resource Management, Community and Government Relations, Administration, Inspections and Investigations, Emergency Service Delivery, along with Health and Safety.
Upcoming Fire Classes
District 1 Fire Academy – Summer 2026
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…
IAFF HazMat Training Event
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…
Fire Officer Strategy & Tactics
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…
Ventilation Skills Day – District I
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.
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