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DATE& LOCATION
Nov 14, 2025 6p-10p (lecture) Bulldog Park-Crown Point
Nov 15, 2025 8a-5p (Skills/Swim Test) 183 S West St, Crown Point,
Nov 16, 2025 8a-4p (Skills Eval/Written Test) IN 46307
CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Equipment Needed: Cold Water Emersion/Swiftwater Suit, Pfd’s
SWIM TEST Required for Tech Certification-Copy of Swim Test in course materials in acadis
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…
Fire Officer Strategy & Tactics
DATE& LOCATIONDate: 9/14 to 10/3 Monday/Weds 6p-10p Sat 8a-4p Format Location: MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus 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 to function safely and effectively as the initial incident commander. This…
WATER MAPPING/HOSE HANDLING/FIRE STREAMS SKILLS DAY-DISTRICT1
DATE & LOCATION • Sept 27, 2026 • 8a-4p • Location: MAAC- Valparaiso CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Hoses and streams skills day will focus on hose line selection, deployment/advancement techniques, effective grip options, and stream application. This course will have a heavy focus on science-based water mapping principles and utilize a brand new water mapping prop to demonstrate the effects of appropriate stream selection and application best suited for a rapidly changing fire environment. Full PPE Required for skills day…
LIGHT &FIGHT LIVE FIRE TRAINING-DISTRICT 1
DATE & LOCATION Sept 13, 2026 730a-4p MAAC Valparaiso 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 Register Here: https://on.in.gov/LightFightD1Sept2026