Faithful Guardian Training Center

What Faithful Guardian Training Center does

Faithful Guardian Training Center is a private Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training institution headquartered in Temple, Georgia, operating continuously since approximately 1980. It delivers accredited ground-EMS programming (EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic), an FAA-approved Aviation Division for air-ambulance and aviation EMS specialty training, AHA CPR and first-aid courses, and a catalog of shorter specialty offerings. The institution holds CAAHEP/CoAEMSP programmatic accreditation, designated American Heart Association Training Center status covering a 12-county service area, and Veterans Affairs approval under MOU 2-5-0438-11, allowing GI Bill tuition funding.

The product stack is built around instructor-led, in-person competency training with required clinical and field rotations. Programs are priced below typical community-college alternatives — EMT/AEMT at $4,600 plus a $75 registration fee and Paramedic at $5,800 plus $75, with Aviation cohorts priced $6,000-$12,000. Specialty courses are offered in 16-hour modular formats. The institution trains more than 4,000 people per year in AHA CPR/first-aid courses alone, supplemented by multi-cycle enrollment in the longer-duration core programs. Clinical placement is routed through a partner network that includes LifeLine EMS, Douglas County Fire, and Tanner-Higgins.

Revenue is generated predominantly through tuition paid by individual students, augmented by financing relationships with 1st Franklin, AOPA, and Pilot Finance, a foundation partnership with Tempus Fidem, and VA GI Bill flows for veteran enrollees. The operating footprint spans 11-50 employees and is positioned as the largest private EMS school in Georgia, relying on active-field instructors rather than a corporate hierarchy to deliver curriculum. The competitive posture is regional rather than national: credentialing compliance, cost advantage, and county-wide AHA distribution are the core revenue mechanics.

Name

Faithful Guardian Training Center

Legal name

Faithful Guardian Training Center

Website

https://faithfulguardian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faithful Guardian Training Center is a private, accredited EMS and aviation training institution in Temple, Georgia, founded circa 1980. It delivers EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, FAA-approved aviation EMS, and AHA CPR programs to individual students across a 12-county service area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services and Public Safety Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC), Firefighter & Fire Service Training (EDAOAMAB), Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ), Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK)

Keywords

• Emergency medical training
• Paramedic certification programs
• EMT education services
• CPR life support training
• Aviation flight training

Headquarters

HQ city

Temple

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. EMT/AEMT Course Tuition: One-time tuition fee of $4,600 plus $75 non-refundable registration fee. Additional costs include textbooks, online portal, uniforms, clinical requirements, NREMT testing fees, and liability insurance. Payment plans available.
2. Paramedic Course Tuition: One-time tuition fee of $5,800 plus $75 non-refundable registration fee. Includes ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, and GEMS courses. Additional costs for textbooks and clinical requirements.
3. AHA CPR and Life Support Training: Fees for Heartsaver, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Bloodborne Pathogens courses. American Heart Association certification provided upon completion. Courses available to healthcare providers and general public.
4. Aviation Flight Training: FAA-approved flight training courses with tuition ranging from $6,000-$12,000 for Private Pilot License, $7,000 for Instrument Rating, and $3,000 for Multi Rating. Financing available through AOPA Aviation Finance Company and Pilot Finance with monthly payments starting at $50-200 for 84 months.
5. Specialty Certificate Courses: Certificate courses averaging 16 hours for completion. Fees vary by course. Recognized by American Heart Association, National Association of EMTs, and other professional organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Faithful Guardian Training Center delivers credential-based education programs for public safety and emergency services careers, including a 7-11 month EMT/AEMT Combo Course, a COAEMSP-accredited 15-month Paramedic Course, FAA-approved flight training (Private Pilot, Helicopter, Instructor ratings), and American Heart Association-certified CPR and life support classes (Heartsaver, BLS, ACLS, PALS). Supplementary offerings include Specialty Certificate Courses (AMLS, PHTLS, ITLS, hazardous materials, fire safety, industrial fire brigade, confined space rescue) averaging 16 hours each. The institution operates primarily from its West Georgia Campus in Temple, GA, with flight instruction at West Georgia Regional Airport (KCTJ) and Fulton County Airport (KFTY).

Product overview

Faithful Guardian Training Center is a private EMS education institution offering a portfolio of credential programs. The core offerings include an EMT/AEMT Combo Course (7-11 months) that serves as entry-level training, a COAEMSP-accredited 15-month Paramedic Course for advanced certification, and an Aviation Division providing FAA-approved flight training. Allied to these core programs are CPR and Life Support Classes (AHA-certified Heartsaver, BLS, ACLS, PALS) and Specialty Courses (AMLS, PHTLS, ITLS, hazardous materials, fire safety, and other continuing education). Students may also access financial partnerships and VA benefits. The institution operates primarily from its West Georgia Campus in Temple, GA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• EMT/AEMT Combo Course A 7-11 month combined EMT and AEMT certification program covering anatomy and physiology, patient survey and triage, airway management, oxygen therapy, bleeding treatment, shock, cardiac arrest, fractures, spinal injuries, automated external defibrillation, multi-lumen airways, IV access, and general pharmacology. Graduates are eligible to take the National Registry Examination for EMT and AEMT licensure. Evening classes run 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuition is $4,600 plus a $75 non-refundable registration fee.
• Paramedic Course A 15-month COAEMSP-accredited paramedic program covering anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, advanced airway management, oxygen therapy, intravenous therapy, cardiology, and pharmacology. Tuition includes ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, and GEMS courses and includes a 40-hour community service component. Daytime courses run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuition is $5,800 plus a $75 non-refundable registration fee. Designed for licensed EMTs/AEMTs pursuing NREMT Paramedic certification.
• Aviation Division (FAA-Approved Flight Training) FAA-approved 141/61 flight training courses including Private Pilot Ground School, Private Pilot License (Airplane and Helicopter), Airplane Instructor Rating, Helicopter Commercial Pilot, and Flight Instructor Rating. Training is conducted at West Georgia Regional Airport (KCTJ) and Fulton County Airport (KFTY). Tuition ranges from $6,000-$12,000 for Private Pilot License, $7,000 for Instrument Rating, and $3,000 for Multi Rating, with financing available through AOPA Aviation Finance Company and Pilot Finance.
• CPR and Life Support Classes American Heart Association-authorized open enrollment classes covering Heartsaver (CPR, AED, First Aid), BLS for Healthcare Providers, ACLS, PALS, and Bloodborne Pathogens. The center trains over 4,000 people annually across healthcare providers, caregivers, and the general public. AHA certification is provided upon completion.
• Specialty Certificate Courses Certificate courses averaging 16 hours for completion, recognized by the American Heart Association, National Association of EMTs, and other professional organizations. Includes Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC), First Responder Training, Hazardous Materials (Awareness/Operations/Technician), Industrial Fire Brigade, Confined Space Rescue, OSHA, Fire Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, Babysitting Classes, and Child Injury Prevention. Fees vary by course.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% employment placement rate after successful program completion and NREMT testing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LifeLine EMScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2019Non-emergency transport service in Carrollton, GA providing clinical ride opportunities for EMT students. Owned and operated by Skipper Harmon.
• Douglas County Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2019Fire and EMS service in Douglas County, GA providing clinical slots for EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic students.
• Tanner Medical Center (Higgins General Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerER rotation site for paramedic students in Bremen, Georgia. Provides hands-on clinical experience in emergency department setting.
• CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)coreOthersAccrediting body for the Faithful Guardian Paramedic Program upon CoAEMSP recommendation. Located at 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775.
• CoAEMSP (Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions)coreOthersCommittee that recommended CAAHEP accreditation for FGTC paramedic program. Located at 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088.
• WGREEC (West Georgia Regional Emergency Education Coalition)coreOthersRegional emergency education coalition. FGTC Paramedic Program is part of the Emergency Education Coalition.
• American Heart AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHA Training Center providing CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and bloodborne pathogen courses. FGTC is an authorized Training Site for AHA certification.
• Tempus Fidem FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for tuition assistance and full scholarships for Public Safety Education. Targets West Georgia area with goal to expand statewide.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreOthersVA MOU (2-5-0438-11) allows veterans to use VA education benefits for FGTC programs. VA Student Processing Template and FAQ documents available.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National EMS Academy: Private EMS education provider offering EMT, AEMT, Paramedic and refresher programs across multiple U.S. sites; directly comparable in core credentialing model and target student segments to FGTC.
• EMT & Fire Training (Public Safety Training Group): Multi-state private EMS and firefighter training academy with similar accelerated-format program offerings; targets the same entry-level EMS and fire certification audience as FGTC.
• ATP Flight School: Largest FAA Part 141 flight training operator in the U.S., offering private pilot through airline training; the most direct peer to FGTC's aviation division in the same regulatory framework.

Regional players

• Ashworth College: Nationally licensed distance-learning provider offering career diploma and certificate programs including public safety and EMS pathways; adjacent peer delivering comparable credentials through a different (online/self-paced) channel.

Emerging players

• CPR Certification Institute: Online AHA-aligned CPR and BLS certification provider targeting individuals and small employers; emerging competitor to FGTC's AHA CPR/life-support in-person courses on price and convenience.
• Recert (Prodigy EMS): Online-first EMS continuing education and refresher platform; competes for the same recertification-driven student demand as FGTC's specialty courses, but via an asynchronous model.

Broad incumbents

• American Red Cross Training Services: National non-profit training provider for CPR, BLS, ACLS and first aid; competes directly with FGTC's AHA-delivered life-support courses and shares the same employer-compliance buyer.
• FlightSafety International: Global aviation training provider offering pilot, instructor and recurrent training; relevant incumbent peer to FGTC's commercial and instructor-rating aviation offerings at the broader-industry level.
• ECPI University: Private career-focused university offering health science and emergency management tracks; an adjacent incumbent that competes for the same Southeast U.S. career-transitioning student.
• Lincoln Educational Services: Public for-profit postsecondary institution offering allied health, trades and public-safety adjacent programs; competes for the same career-changer student pool, albeit with degree-bearing and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Go_Faithful
• Facebookfacebook.com/faithfulguardian
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faithful-guardian-training-center

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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