MAAC Foundation

⚠️ CLASS CANCELLATION NOTICE ⚠️

Due to severe weather and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and instructors, tonight’s BLS CPR Class scheduled for August 11 has been canceled.

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Raise a stein and support first responders at the 2026 MAACtoberfest! 🍻

Join us for a family-friendly weekend filled with live German music, games, delicious food, and German and local beer, all while supporting the MAAC Foundation’s mission to provide high-quality training for first responders.

Saturday, October 17 | 12–7 PM
Sunday, October 18 | 12–5 PM
General admission: $5
Ticket prices increase September 1!

Gather your family and friends and get your tickets today at bit.ly/maactoberfest

Prost! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

The classroom is ready, and a new journey begins tonight!

We’re excited to welcome the new EMT students to the MAAC Foundation for their first evening of class. Over the coming months, these students will gain the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to provide lifesaving care when their communities need them most.

Please join us in wishing our newest EMT students a successful first day and an incredible course ahead!

August is National Emergency Management Awareness Month!

Emergency management professionals work behind the scenes every day to prepare communities, coordinate resources, reduce risks and guide recovery when emergencies occur. Their planning and leadership help ensure first responders, organizations and residents are ready when every second matters. (Porter County Emergency Management Agency pictured here from June)

At the MAAC Foundation, we are proud to support the training, collaboration and partnerships that strengthen emergency preparedness throughout Northwest Indiana and beyond.

This month, we recognize the dedicated emergency managers whose work helps build safer, stronger and more resilient communities. Thank you for all you do, before, during and after the emergency.

Congratulations to the graduates of the MAAC Foundation’s first Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class!

Last night, we celebrated nine dedicated individuals who completed the training needed to provide critical care during the first moments of an emergency. Their commitment represents an important step forward for both their communities and the continued expansion of EMS programming at the MAAC as we look towards the completion of our new HQ building later this year!

We are grateful to Lead EMR Instructor Mike Parks, for guiding this inaugural class, and to the United Way Northwest Indiana for providing funding that helped make the program more accessible to participants.

Please join us in congratulating our graduates:

Cody A. Fladeland
John A. Hawkins
Douglas R. Heurich
Walt F. Lourens
David I. Martin
Gary T. Miller
Kenneth D. Sandine
Stuart D. Summers
Stanton B. Ward

Congratulations, graduates, and thank you for answering the call to serve!

It has been a packed week on campus, this is what Valparaiso Fire was up to earlier this week!

Strong partnerships help build safer communities, and we are proud to recognize Enbridge as a Gold-Level Sponsor of the MAAC Foundation!

Through its continued partnership, including a recent $10,000 grant through the Safe Community First Responder Program, Enbridge helps us provide firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS professionals and other emergency responders with access to high-quality, collaborative training.

We are grateful to Enbridge for investing in our mission, supporting those who serve our communities and sharing the MAAC story in its latest feature, 'Working together benefits everyone: Safety starts with collective training.'

Thank you, Enbridge, for being a valued partner in preparing and protecting our region’s first responders!

Read the full story: https://www.enbridge.com/stories/2026/august/maac-foundation-indiana-training-campus-emergency-responders-collective-training

The MAAC is hiring! We're is seeking a skilled and dependable Facility Coordinator to help maintain our growing campus and ensure it remains safe, functional and welcoming for everyone who trains and visits here.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated problem-solver with hands-on experience in general repairs, facility maintenance and groundskeeping.

Interested, or know someone who would be a great fit?
Send resumes to [email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4449751280/

Is your child’s car seat installed correctly? Let the experts help!

Join us for the Valparaiso Car Seat Safety Event, where qualifying families can receive car seat safety education, installation assistance and, when available, a car seat.

Friday, August 7
3–5 p.m. CDT
MAAC Foundation – Heroes' Hangout Building
4203 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso

This is a needs-based program for Indiana residents, and appointments are required. Children must be present during the appointment. Expecting mothers should be at least 34 weeks pregnant, with exceptions available for twins, triplets and other circumstances.

Scan the QR code or visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rppjfpb/lp/21a8b344-2394-4d85-9e58-ab5799cac0af to schedule your appointment!