
When an active first responder dies, leaders must take multiple important steps in a short period of time — each with the potential for significant impact on the family, agency, and community.
One of the first steps is deciding how the death will be classified and treated by the agency. Did the death occur in the ‘line of duty?’ Or is ‘active duty’ more appropriate?
Either way, there are important ‘first steps’ that must be taken to properly, respectfully, and efficiently notify the family, initiate the rendering of appropriate immediate honors, and much more — especially if the death occurred as a result of duty.
If you are someone who might be tasked with taking, guiding, or assisting in taking or guiding those first steps, or if you simply want to know more about these most important topics, we encourage you to join us for…Honor, Benefits, and First Steps
Upcoming EMT, Fire, Law Enforcement Classes

NFPA 1700
Class overview: 16 hours of training Fire Control Search & Rescue Ventilation Incident Command Firefighter Safety Funded by AFG Fire Prevention and Safety Grants LIMITED TO 2 INSTRUCTORS PER DEPARTMENT PRE-REQUISITE: FIRE INSTRUCTOR I *PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $50 SEAT RESERVATION FEE THAT WILL BE REFUNDED ONCE ATTENDANCE IS VERIFIED. ISFSI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DONATE THE FEE TO CHARITY IF STUDENT DOES NOT ATTEND THE COURSE.

Medical Technician (EMT) Training
Northwest Health & the MAAC Team Up to Offer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Course
Individuals interested in a career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) need look no further for a local training opportunity. Northwest Health is offering the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course at the MAAC training campus located at 4203 Montdale Park Drive in Valparaiso, Indiana! The class will begin May 1, 2023. Final exam scheduled for August 31, 2023.