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 are looking to improve your PPC score or prepare for an evaluation, this class will help you identify what is needed for that to happen.
The course is taught by Randy Downs, region manager for Verisk/ISO Irene Tiscareno, local field representative.
This course will be a great opportunity to understand how to improve the score for your community, gain a better
understanding of the ISO process and receive the newest updates from ISO.
Seats are limited to 50 so register today!
For Registration Questions: Ward Barnett, [email protected], 219-510-9111
Cost to attend: Free
Upcoming Community, Fire Classes
Fire Officer II-District I
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Advanced Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense Class
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Kids Self-Defense
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Situational Awareness
Defensive Stances
Stages of Response
Self-Defense Techniques
and Scenario-Based Application
MAACtoberfest
Join us for the 1st Annual MAACtoberfest, a brand-new community celebration benefiting first responders and the lifesaving training they receive at the MAAC Foundation!
MAACtoberfest
Join us for the 1st Annual MAACtoberfest, a brand-new community celebration benefiting first responders and the lifesaving training they receive at the MAAC Foundation!
Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense Class
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CPR Heartsaver Certification Course
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CPR Heartsaver Certification Course
The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who want to be prepared in the event of an emergency. WHAT DOES THIS COURSE TEACH? Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival Recognize when someone needs CPR Perform high-quality CPR for an adult Describe how to perform CPR with help from others Give effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups…
Fire Officer Strategy & Tactics
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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…