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ALERT’s Purpose is to forge extraordinary men who influence their world for Christ.
ALERT utilizes a military-style structure, intentional discipleship, unique experiences, and professional skills training to create an environment that facilitates the forging process. Our goal is to create men who are spiritually sound, physically fit, and ready to serve.
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“Every day at ALERT, I learn to depend on Christ more. I’ve learned there is always room to grow, that I don’t have all the answers, and most importantly, that it is my walk with Him that really matters.”
Kenjie S. | Unit 66
“Before I came to the ALERT program, my life was without direction and purpose. I would spend my time working dead-end jobs and playing video games, and occasionally participating in outdoor activities if invited. After going through Basic training, I saw a glimpse of what I could be if I wanted to change. Over my time at ALERT, I have seen God’s grace to me as my faith and reliance on Him grew. I can say for certain that ALERT has changed my life for the better in terms of leadership, discipline, physical strength, and so much more. I will forever be grateful to this program and the men in it.”
Joshua L. | Unit 64
“The unique tensions and challenges that I faced here forced me to rely on God and get out of my comfort zone. It taught me to behave with conviction, think with clarity, and speak with authority. ALERT gave me a valuable perspective about life, God, and people that I never had before.”
Len N. | Unit 61
Forging
Intro to construction
ALERT’s Construction course gives men a solid foundation of construction skills, preparing them to excel in whatever specialty they choose. Through a blend of classroom instruction with industry professionals, hands-on practice, and on-the-job training and experience, the course offers a unique overview of the construction industry and the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.
Topics covered include:
• Drywall
• Flooring
• Painting
• Carpentry
• Plumbing 101
• Electrical 101
• General Contracting
• Reading blueprints
• Bidding Jobs
The next Construction course will start March 8, 2025. For more information on our training options or for our full training calendar, please see the link in our bio.
Are you ready to accept the challenge?
Basic Training is the first step in ALERT’s three-phase training program. Modeled after military boot camp, this phase is a physically and mentally demanding nine weeks that is designed to challenge you, broaden your perspective, and most importantly help you root your life in the Gospel. Basic Training focuses on developing personal discipline, attention to detail, teamwork, time management, and healthy spiritual habits. Key training elements are Bible study, scripture memorization, physical training, hiking, skills training, and drill & ceremony. Basic Training is not easy, but the lessons it teaches last a lifetime.
Registration fees for Unit 72, which takes place March 20 – May 23, 2025, increase to $100 on Monday, March 3rd, 2025, and the application closes Friday, March 14, 2025. For more information or to register for Unit 72, please visit the link in our bio.
Throwback Thursday - Unit 31 on the flag field.
Unit 31 was in Basic Training from February 10 - April 16, 2004.
For more photos of Unit 31, visit our Flickr account at the link in our bio
Can’t remember how a soda pop tastes,
Can’t remember my old dog’s face,
Can’t remember what it’s like in the shade -
Welcome to the place where men are made.
Can’t remember when I last slept in,
Can’t remember no bein’ thin,
Can’t remember all the songs that I played -
Welcome to the place where men are made.
Can’t remember who I was when I came,
Can’t remember my own first name,
Can’t remember workin’ just to get paid -
Welcome to the place where men are made.
Can’t remember ever bein’ this strong,
Can’t remember runnin’ on so long,
Can’t imagine anything that I’d trade
For livin’ in the place where men are made.
Technical Rescue
The goal of ALERT’s Technical Rescue course is to equip men to serve in times of greatest need. During ALERT’s Tech Rescue course the men are trained on a variety of different gear options ranging from cutting edge products just entering service to tools that have been in use for decades.
Tech Rescue includes training in:
• High-angle rescue
• Urban search and rescue
• Collapsed building stabilization and shoring
• Vehicle and machine rescue
• Swift water rescue
• Trench rescue
• Confined space rescue
For more information on any of ALERT’s training options, please visit the link in our bio.
"Without Christ life is as the twilight with dark night ahead; with Christ, it is the dawn of morning with the light and warmth of a full day ahead." — Philip Schaff
Emergency Medical Technician ⠀⠀
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EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills to stabilize and safely transport patients from non-emergency or routine medical transports to life-threatening emergencies. ALERT`s EMT course is an introduction to pre-hospital emergency care and transportation that includes two weeks of clinical training, during which students work alongside ambulance crews and ER staff. Upon successful completion of this course, each student is eligible for testing and certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, allowing them to work as an EMT anywhere in the country.
The next EMT course will start March 8, 2025. For more information on our training options or for our full training calendar, please see the link in our bio.
Throwback Thursday - Unit 30 enjoying lunch on a hike.
Unit 30 was in Basic Training from September 30 - December 6, 2003.
For more photos of Unit 30, visit our Flickr account at the link in our bio
We`re ALERT and we`re dressed in blue,
Get out of our way were coming through.
Cause we`re looking sharp and we`re looking mean,
We`re the Air Land Emergency Resource Team.
Strength and Honor
Men who serve as Basic Training Cadre bear the responsibility of demonstrating to a new ALERT unit what it means to be an ALERT man, and, more importantly, a man of God. They lead, guide, and mentor the recruits for the duration of Basic Training. It is a privilege and a responsibility to join the long line of men who have served as Cadre ever since the first ALERT unit.
Registration for the next Basic Training Cadre closes February 24, 2025. For more information, or to register, visit our website at the link in our bio.
"God, I pray Thee, light these idle sticks of my life and may I burn for Thee. Consume my life, my God, for it is Thine. I seek not a long life, but a full one, like You, Lord Jesus." — Jim Elliot
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