Become an International
First Responder

You don't need to settle for status quo.

You were created to live a life of greatness.

Wars are igniting. Earthquakes, flooding, and death are reality. Loved ones are going missing. Families are being torn apart. People are dying without ever hearing the Good News.

That's why, at Chazak Rescue, we equip and send this generation into war zones and natural disasters around the world. Through our training, Cadets are able to earn internationally recognized certifications as they complete both classroom instruction alongside hours of on-the-field, real-life experience.

When deploying, we focus on both hard-to-reach areas and unreached people groups from around the globe.

Training Overview

Chazak Foundations

Orientation & In-Person Conference

5 days

Remote Coursework

11 weeks

In-Person Trainings

4 1/2 weeks

Foundations is a 4-month prerequisite training for those applying to Chazak Academy, and is also open to anyone pursuing serious preparation for international ministry, missions, or crisis response. It includes a remote coursework phase followed by one month of in-person training.

Participants develop practical and spiritual foundations in body, soul, and spirit. They explore international service and build transferable field skills for future deployments.

Students will complete the following trainings:
• Incident Command Systems 100 & 200 (certification)
• Land of Promise Conference
• Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
• World Geography Module
• Wilderness First Responder (certification)
• Principles of Bible Study
• Information Security
• Culture & Outreach
• Basic Physical Conditioning and PT Prep

Chazak Foundations

Chazak Rescue Training

DEFENDER TRAINING Year (01)

1.1 Cadet Orientation

2 1/2 weeks

1.2 Cross Cultural Deployment

6 weeks

1.3 Soul & Spirit Formation

5 weeks

1.4 Independent Leadership Development

5 1/2 months

1.5 Alpha Challenge

7 1/2 weeks

This is the first full year of Chazak Rescue's training program. It focuses on physical readiness, hard skills, spiritual leadership, and classroom learning. The year begins with a field-based introduction to Chazak and ends with intense training in wilderness, security, and medical response.

Cadets will complete the following trainings:‍

Bible & spiritual
English and communication
First Response (medical, technical rescue, SAR, comms)
Deployment basics
Culture and cross-cultural training
Fitness and physical conditioning
Wilderness skills
Leadership and personal development
Security and urban safety
Life skills and driving
Tier 3 deployments

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Defender DEPLOYMENT YEAR (02)

1.6 Peer Leadership Development

2 weeks

1.7 Team Operations Training

4 weeks

Defender Deployment

Remainder of year

This year includes finalizing readiness trainings, and then stepping into a nearly full year of deployments to active humanitarian or international crisis settings, with a focus on teamwork, field culture, Chazak Rescue SOP's, and serving under leadership. Cadets are eligible for Tier 2 and Tier 3 deployments.

Deployment years follow each training year and include as many field deployments as possible based on availability and tier access. Cadets may remain in the Defender rank as long as they wish, and deploy within Tier 2 & 3 standards.

Cadets will complete the following trainings:

Bible & Spiritual
First Response (tactical medical and instruction)
Deployment operations
Security in high-risk environments
Leadership in team and field settings
Fitness and ongoing physical readiness
Tier 2 & 3 deployments

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Guardian Training Year (03)

2.1 Applied Team Leadership

7-8 weeks

2.2 Support Mobilization

4 weeks (+ 3 weeks home break)

2.3 Response Team Training

8 weeks

2.4 Operational Readiness

4 weeks (+ 2 weeks home break)

2.5 Specialization Training

16 weeks

Testing and Graduation

2 weeks

The Guardian training year is where Cadets earn specialization and begin operating in leadership roles. They complete Chazak’s most advanced training modules, including disaster operations, field leadership, and scenario-based command challenges. This year solidifies personal ownership, operational confidence, and mission resilience.
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‍Cadets will complete the following trainings:‍

Bible & Spiritual
First Response (advanced medical, technical rescue, SAR)
Security and travel safety
Fitness and team PT
Wilderness navigation
Leadership and instructional development
Language and personal support raising
Specializations: Technical Rescue, Communications, Medical, or Photojournalism (with internship depoyments)

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GUARDIAN DEPLOYMENT Year (04)

GeoMedic

1 week

Deployments

Remainder of year

Graduates who complete Guardian Training enter the final deployment year as full Guardian-ranked responders. They are eligible for Tier 1 deployments and may serve in leadership or specialist roles during high-risk operations.

These deployments carry the greatest levels of responsibility and autonomy across Chazak Rescue’s global response missions.

Cadets will complete the following deployments:

Full-time international deployment
Advanced field medicine and prolonged care
Operations in austere and high-risk environments
Team leadership and mission coordination
Tier 1, 2, 3 deployments

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Who We Work With

It's frustrating seeing this generation ill-equipped in spreading the good news. That's why we are partnering with organizations across the United States to bring each cadet a cutting-edge training experience.

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Our Vision

Finish the mission.

Our Mission

To train and deploy specialized teams to bring leadership, humanitarian aid, and hope to war zones and high-risk areas.

Our Purpose Statement

To give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; and deliver them from the hand of the wicked (Psalms 82:3-4).

Our Core Values

Whole Heart
A Chazak cadet understands that their whole person (body, soul, and spirit) must be prepared for and engaged in service.
Leadership
A Chazak cadet commits to leading and following with excellence, professionalism, and humility. In addition, a Chazak cadet always places the team above self.
Culture of Learning
A Chazak cadet never stops learning, growing, and striving to improve.

Chazak Rescue Organizational Structure

Chairman

Human Resources Director
HR Assistant
Application Coordinator
Mentor Team
Safety Officer
Re-integration Team
Member Care
Coaching

Operations Director
Administrative Assistant
Intel Analyst
Operations Manager
Logistics Manager
Organizational Liaison
Travel Agent
Crisis Response Manager
Security Manager
Security Consultant
Event Manager
Doctor/Medical Advisor

Public Relations Director
Brand Owner
Event Coordinator
Social Media Manager

Chief Financial Officer
Administrative Assistant
Book Keeper
Grant Writer

Research & Development Director

Secretary

Educational Director
- Academic Coordinator
- Bible, Soul, and Spirit Manager
- Cross Culture Manager
- English Manager
- Academic Coordinator
- Bible, Soul, and Spirit Manager
- Cross Culture Manager
- English Manager

What Makes Chazak Academy Unique

Disasters are unfolding. Crisis zones are growing. And yet, few are equipped to step into the chaos with skill, purpose, and the Gospel. The need is real, but the workers are few.

That’s why Chazak Academy exists. We train the next generation to lead with clarity and courage across cultures and crises. Our Cadets are formed through rigorous spiritual, academic, and physical training to serve in high-risk environments around the world. They are taught to think biblically, act decisively, and carry light into the darkest places.

How It Works

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How Chazak Rescue Is Changing Lives

Fighting was intense. Adults and children alike were being used as human shields to protect Isis personnel. Stationed only a few miles away, we were within eyesight of daily bombings.

Slowly the Iraqi army began pushing through Mosul, freeing people from Isis control. We began building relationships with local residents and soldiers. We asked what we could do to help.

The answer was clear. People were being shot. The local doctor in charge wanted our help.

There was just one problem. Our team didn’t have medical training.

Today, we’re calling this generation to rise to the challenge. We are equipping young people with the necessary training and experience to take hope straight into the front lines.

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Become an International
First Responder

Do you have what it takes?

You don't need to settle for status quo.

Training Overview

Chazak Foundations

DEFENDER TRAINING Year (01)

Defender DEPLOYMENT YEAR (02)

Guardian Training Year (03)

GUARDIAN DEPLOYMENT Year (04)

Who We Work With

Get the details

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our Purpose Statement

Our Core Values

Whole Heart

Leadership

Culture of Learning

Chazak Rescue Organizational Structure

What Makes Chazak Academy Unique

How It Works

How Chazak Rescue Is Changing Lives

Get Behind-The-Scenes

Become an International First Responder

Do you have what it takes?

You don't need to settle for status quo.

Training Overview

Who We Work With

Get the details

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our Purpose Statement

Our Core Values

Whole Heart

Leadership

Culture of Learning

Chazak Rescue Organizational Structure

What Makes Chazak Academy Unique

How It Works

How Chazak Rescue Is Changing Lives

Get Behind-The-Scenes

Become an International
First Responder