Indiana District 1 Firefighter Training Council

"Beyond the Warning: A Look at Weather Forecasting and Preparedness" (In Person):
This free, brand new, and open-to-the-public 2-hour in-person seminar will take place 6:30 to 8:30 PM this Thursday evening, March 19, 2026 in the Anderson Library and Conference Center at Indiana University Northwest, 130 W 35th Ave, Gary IN, 46408.

During the seminar, NWS meteorologists will talk about how thunderstorms develop, how to prepare for severe weather, and how to interpret radar data. Participants will also walk through a forecast scenario, going through a behind-the-scenes look at how NWS meteorologists craft a forecast. The content of the seminars is suitable for anyone age 12 and above.

Pre-register at:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-warning-tickets-1982300911388?aff=oddtdtcreator

Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy Incident Safety Officer in District 1.

Hazardous Materials Technician course at the MAAC Foundation. Funded by Porter County Emergency Management Agency.

Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy Light & Fight Live Fire Training in District 1.

Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy Fire & Life Safety Educator 1 in District 1.

Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy Fire & Emergency Services Instructor I in District 1.

Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy Driver Operator series in District 1.

🚨🚨Two Great Training Opportunities Coming to Ashley-Hudson Fire Rescue 🚨🚨

We are excited to have the IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs bring two FREE and impactful classes to Ashley, IN on March 7th and 8th.

Strengthen your own leadership skills or prepare your officers for what's next, this is the perfect chance to learn, connect, and bring new insight back to your department!

Read the information below for more details!
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District 3 Fire Training Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy Indiana Volunteer Firefighter's Association - IVFA

🚨🔥Premiere Alert🔥🚨: When the Sky Turned Black is a powerful new documentary from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and Plainfield Fire Territory, telling the story of the March 16, 2022, mega-warehouse fire at the Walmart fulfillment center in Plainfield, Indiana-one of the largest warehouse fires in U.S. history. Featuring firsthand accounts, dramatic footage, and hard-earned lessons from the fireground, the film honors the courage of the firefighters who faced the unimaginable and serves as a vital learning tool for the fire service. Watch the premiere on January 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gqOG2uEXA8s

BASIC INLAND SAR Course (BISC) presented by the US Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
Tue-Wed-Thur, March 17-18-19, 2026 daily 08:00 - 16:30 Central
at the MAAC Foundation Emergency Services Training Center, 4203 Montdale Park Drive / Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

Please pre-register:
https://signupforms.com/registrations/41488/

🚨 Volunteer Opportunity – EMS & Fire 🚨

We’re looking for evaluators and assistants for the EMT Psychomotor Skills Exam on January 24, 2026.

🕗 Arrive by 8:00 AM
🕘 Exam starts at 9:00 AM

Help support EMS education and mentor future providers.

📧 Contact Tom Fentress:
[email protected] | [email protected]

Please share with your crews and leadership teams!