Faith-Based Training
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Faith-based skills to improve preparedness
Fortis Group’s security and safety courses deliver faith-based knowledge and skills to help individuals and religious institutions develop and improve preparedness. Uniquely designed, our training courses offer cost-effective training and policy solutions for church organizations seeking to establish or manage its voluntary safety and security teams. Utilizing law enforcement and security industry standards, this training is formatted for every level of member.
Our programs are developed by subject matter experts and delivered by instructors strong in their faith and passionate about what they teach. All programs can be modified in terms of scope, time and contents. Whether the religious institution is big or small, Fortis Group can help.
Security Specialist Training Program
The goal of this training is to provide individuals with the basic skills and knowledge to serve effectively as a member of a security team. Utilizing a multi-platform instructional approach, these courses include online independent study, class lectures, hands-on skill development, and scenario-based exercises. All topics are delivered by instructors who are considered subject matter experts in their respective fields. The course scheduling format is designed with the volunteer in mind by balancing time spent in cohort with home and work-life demands.
Security Specialist Training Course: ARMED CERTIFICATION
The goal of this course is to provide individuals with the knowledge, firearm skills, tactics, and decision-making to serve effectively as an armed member of their security team. Course instructors are highly experienced subject matter experts in advanced firearms training methods, use-of-force, tactics and are certified law enforcement officers. This intensive 16-hour program includes an in-depth examination of deadly force issues, intensive concealed firearms drills, shooting methods, decision making, advanced tactics, and a formal qualification. Sessions include:
Legal and policy considerations
Equipment selection
Concealment issues and deployment
Post shooting considerations
Live-fire exercises
Tactical considerations
Scenario-based exercises
Adverse light conditions
Movement & team tactics
Successful program completion requires full participation, passing a comprehensive written examination, and the prescribed task-oriented firearms qualification course.