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We need volunteers for our charity haunted attract

We need volunteers for our charity haunted attraction hosted at the MAAC! All proceeds support first responder training.

You may volunteer for front of house (registration, food sales, etc.) or be a haunted attraction actor (yes, the amazing make-up artists from Bogathy Fright Productions will turn you into a zombie and you can scare people).

Here are the haunted attraction dates & times:
Friday, October 13, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CST
Saturday, October 14, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CST
*Sunday, October 15, from 1 PM to 3 PM - Sensory-friendly Kids Show!*
Friday, October 20, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CST
Saturday, October 21, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CST

You may volunteer for 1 or all 5 dates - any help will be greatly appreciated!
Register today at https://bit.ly/MAACABREVOLUNTEER2023.

Check out this course coming to the MAAC hosted by

Check out this course coming to the MAAC hosted by the Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy. This course outlines the skills necessary to recognize the severity of incidents involving rolling stock used in rail surface transportation, contacting the proper personnel with the railroads, and working seamlessly with the private sector employees and contractors that may be dispatched.

There will be two classes on October 10, one from 8 AM to 12 PM CST and the other from 1 PM to 5 PM CST.

8 AM-12 PM CST Register here: https://bit.ly/RSA-10-10-23
1 PM-5 PM CST Register here: https://bit.ly/RSA-10-10

Track the MAAC! As we near the end of the third qu

Track the MAAC! As we near the end of the third quarter of 2023, we are proud to say we have logged significant training numbers at the MAAC First Responder Training Campus. On average, our facility is being utilized 15 hours every single day!

When you support the MAAC Foundation, you support first responder's free, high-quality training. Learn more at https://maacfoundation.org/.

Check out this course hosted by the Indiana Fire &

Check out this course hosted by the Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy . This course will be an 8-hour presentation on modern fire behavior, flow path, building construction, thermal imaging camera uses and limitations, and fire attack utilizing the Max Fire Box Phase II prop and finish with live fire/flashover chamber evolutions. Full PPE and SCBA required; OSHA facial hair policies will be enforced.

Register here: bit.ly/flashover-10-7-23

It's an unimaginable situation to think about, but

It's an unimaginable situation to think about, but unfortunately, in our world, active shooter situations continue to be a threat.

This Active Shooter Preparedness Course is open to all civilians and will teach you confidence - what to do and what not to do - in this situation.

Cost: $10 per person

The class will be held at the MAAC First Responders Training Campus | Main Building, Classroom 3| 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.

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Three cheers for Fireman Phil! Our very own Phil

Three cheers for Fireman Phil!

Our very own Phil Griffith received the Golden Hoosier Award granted by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. This award acknowledges unsung heroes who have represented a lifetime of dedication, ingenuity, perseverance, and compassion to impact the lives of others positively while building up their communities.

Phil served three years in the United States Navy in Beachmaster Unit One. Upon his return, he served as a firefighter for 30 years, eight of which were as Fire Chief for the Valparaiso Fire Department. “Fireman Phil” also served as Fire Chief at U.S. Steel for three years before becoming the inaugural Director of Porter County Emergency Management Association (EMA), where he served for 12 years. In Phil's "free time" (we're not sure when that was😜), he worked as an EMT for the hospital for 15 years and as a reserve deputy sheriff for 13 years.

The nickname "Fireman Phil" isn't a recent title; it came about in 1976 from a student. Phil taught fire safety and CPR classes for 20 years to thousands of junior high and high school students in the Valparaiso community.

Now retired, Fireman Phil is busier than ever and continues to make a difference in the lives of others. He serves as Chief Volunteer Officer at the MAAC Foundation. He continues volunteering for the Collings Foundation, Porter County EMA, Hoosier Burn Camp, Illinois Burn Camp, Scouts BSA, Girl Scouts, Red Cross, and the American Heart Association.

You inspire us daily - a well-deserved honor for your life of service! Congratulations, Fireman Phil.
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