Northwest Indiana

District 1  

Firefighter Training Council, Inc.

Please take a minute to fill out the above survey if you would like to see District Sponsored Driver/Operator Courses to be held this fall.  Survey participation is critical to determine if there is enough interest to hold the courses.

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Classes

EMT-Basic Course

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Dates: Aug 24-Oct 2

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8a-4p Monday thru Friday

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Location:  MAAC

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Cost: $1200

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Register Here

Porter County Fire Academy

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Start Date: 8-17-20

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Anticipated End Date: Mid-March

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Location:  MAAC

 

If you do not currently have an Indiana PSID; you must apply for one before registering

 

PSID LINK

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Academy Register HERE

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Fire Inspector I

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Start Date: 9-12-20

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 End Date: 11-13-20

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Location:  MAAC

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Classes will be Weds (5p-9p) Evening and Saturday Days (8a-4p)

 

Register HERE

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Bus Extrication Course​

 

Dates: September 12

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Times: 8a-5p

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Location:  MAAC

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Register Here

Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics

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Start Date: 9-15-20

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 End Date: 10-13-20

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Location:  MAAC/Merrillville Fire

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Classes will be Tues/Thurs Evening and Saturday Days

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Register Here

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NWI District 1 Calendar

Ben's Blue Bags

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Autism Awareness Course

 

Dates: September 17 

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Times: 7p-9p

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Location:  MAAC

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Register Here

Fire Inspector II

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Start Date: 12-2-20

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 End Date: 1-9-21

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Location:  MAAC

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Classes will be Weds (5p-9p) Evening and Saturday Days (8a-4p)

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Registration Coming Soon

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Man vs Machine​

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Machinery entrapment/extrication course

 

Dates: October 17 and 18

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Times: 8a-5p

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Location:  MAAC

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Register Here

National Association for Search & Rescue​

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Search & Rescue Initial Actions

Date: August 28th

 

Time:  830 am to 5 pm

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Location:  MAAC

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Register Here

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Mission

The District 1 Fire Training System accomplishes its mission by delivering traditional and progressive curriculum, skills and ideas while following Local, State and Federal codes, standards and regulations and by staffing the most qualified, certified, professional and experienced Fire and Emergency Service Instructors. The Instructors maintain an active role in the fire service to ensure their safety and improve the quality of life for those trained and the citizens of District 1 and surrounding communities.

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Values

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Teamwork

We work cooperatively to achieve our goals.  We recognize that each member of our team is important and essential to our success.

Accountability

We accept our organizational and individual responsibilities.  We are accountable for our actions, decisions, and performance.

Commitment

We are committed to the safety of Indiana firefighters.  We understand providing relevant and quality training and certification services enables fire departments to protect citizens in every Indiana community.

Honor

Honor is built through respect and loyalty, it means showing esprit’ de corps and caring about those around you that you would do anything for them, on or off duty.

Discipline

If you expect to become a good and respected firefighter you must dedicate yourself to training and developing your mind and body. This can only be achieved through hard work, persistence and a prescribed and orderly training regimen.

 

D1 FTC in Action

 

CONTACT

Inquiries

For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please call: 123-456-7890 or fill out the following form

Head Office

500 Terry Francois Street

San Francisco, CA 94158

 

info@mysite.com

Tel: 123-456-7890

Fax: 123-456-7890

Employment

To apply for a job with Sphere Constuctions, please send a cover letter together with your C.V. to: info@mysite.com

Business Office

Northwest Indiana District 1 Firefighter 

Training Council, Inc.

4203 Montdale Park Dr

Valparaiso, IN 46383-

 

Training Coordinator

Michael J. Parks

Tel: 219-306-0656

Email: district1training@indianafiretraining.com

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Assistant Training Coordinator

Joseph Ferrantella

Tel: 219-302-1292

Email: joeferrantella@gmail.com

NWI D1 FTC Board Members and District Representatives

 

Lake County

Kevin Nowaczyk

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Porter County

Eric Kurtz (President)

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LaPorte County

Rob Sabie

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Jasper County

Ken Haun

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Newton County

Ray Chambers

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