MAAC Foundation

05/30/2026

Week 21 of the District 1 Volunteer Fire Academy focused on fire inspections and drafting operations.

This week, recruits learned how investigators document what they document and how to walk into a scene and know what to look for. They also practiced drafting operations, learning how to establish a water supply from ponds, lakes, and other sources when hydrants aren't available, which can often be the case in rural environments.

05/29/2026

Join the MAAC Foundation for Home Self-Defense Fundamentals, an informative and practical course designed to help individuals and families better protect themselves, their homes, and their loved ones. Led by Hammond Police Officer Dave DeBoer, this class covers real-world safety strategies, legal considerations, and home defense fundamentals in an easy-to-understand environment.

Participants will learn about personal home safety planning, surveillance and security options, de-escalation techniques, strengthening entry points, self-defense laws, and important situational considerations surrounding home protection and fi****ms safety.

Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, parent, or simply looking to become more prepared, this course provides valuable knowledge and practical tools to increase confidence and awareness.

Register today:
bit.ly/maachomedefense

05/29/2026

Tomorrow we are honored to be recognized as the nonprofit of the night during the Gary Southshore RailCats First Responder & Teacher Appreciation Game at The Steel Yard!

It is completely free to first responders and teachers! We hope you’ll join us for an incredible evening as the RailCats take on the Cleburne Railroaders.

Teachers and First Responders can email [email protected] to learn how to redeem your free tickets!

05/28/2026

Join the MAAC Foundation for our Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense Class on July 8th at the MAAC. This hands-on course is designed to help women and teens build confidence, improve situational awareness, and learn practical defensive techniques from experienced instructors in a supportive environment.

Participants will take part in interactive training scenarios and real-world applications focused on personal safety and empowerment. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or learn for the first time, this class is built for all experience levels.

Spots are limited — register today:
bit.ly/FLAG-7-26

05/28/2026

Members of the Porter County Emergency Management Agency were out at the MAAC Foundation yesterday conducting Hazmat Decon Training, sharpening the skills and coordination needed to respond safely and effectively during hazardous materials incidents.

Training like this helps ensure first responders are prepared to protect both their teams and the communities they serve. We’re proud to provide realistic training environments where agencies can practice these critical operations together!

05/27/2026

A huge thank you to for generously donating pizza for the Fire & Rescue vocational class’s end-of-year celebration!

We’re grateful for community partners like JJ’s Pizza who help support the next generation of first responders as they complete another successful year of training and hard work. Your generosity helped make the celebration even more special for these students.

Thank you for supporting future firefighters and emergency responders in our community!

05/27/2026

Just a note that this class is still on for tomorrow!

Join the MAAC Foundation tomorrow, May 28, for our BLS CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers course at the MAAC First Responder Training Campus. This hands-on certification course is designed for healthcare professionals, first responders, students, and anyone working in a medical setting who needs American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) training.

Participants will learn critical lifesaving skills including high-quality CPR, AED use, and team-based emergency response techniques through practical, real-world instruction.

Register now:
bit.ly/maacblscpr

05/27/2026

Join the MAAC Foundation tomorrow, May 28, for our BLS CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers course at the MAAC First Responder Training Campus. This hands-on certification course is designed for healthcare professionals, first responders, students, and anyone working in a medical setting who needs American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) training.

Participants will learn critical lifesaving skills including high-quality CPR, AED use, and team-based emergency response techniques through practical, real-world instruction.

Register now:
bit.ly/maacblscpr

05/27/2026

4-Legged responders working hard at scent training at the MAAC 🐾

05/26/2026

Understand how fire really moves. This one-day course includes a 4-hour presentation on modern fire behavior, flow path, building construction, and thermal imaging camera uses and limitations, followed by hands-on Max Fire Box prop training and live fire/flashover chamber evolutions.

Participants must have full PPE and SCBA, OSHA facial hair policies will be enforced.

To register, visit https://on.in.gov/FlashoverJune2026D1