In partnership with the Northwest Indiana District 1 Firefighter Training Council, the MAAC (Multi Agency Academic Cooperative)ย Foundation announced the graduation of the newest Volunteer Fire Academy class. The graduation ceremony took place at Friday evening at Wheeler High School, honoring the hard work, dedication, and commitment of 40 new volunteer firefighters representing departments across Northwest Indiana.
This milestone marks the culmination of intensive hands-on and classroom training designed to prepare recruits for service in their local fire departments. Each graduate has demonstrated the knowledge, skill, and heart required to serve their communities with courage and professionalism.
โEvery one of these recruits showed up with the drive to serve something bigger than themselves. Watching them grow into capable, confident firefighters has been a privilege. Theyโre not just graduatingโtheyโre joining a family that protects our communities,โ said Kevin Nowaczyk, Lead Instructor of the academy and Battalion Chief at Munster Fire Department.
