About Faithful Guardian

Strength in Training. Excellence in Service. Always Ready.

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Faithful Guardian Training Center: Elite Training, Proven Leadership

Faithful Guardian Training Center (FGTC) is a mission-driven, locally owned institution led by Thomas Woodruff and Jay Gazaway, two seasoned professionals with a combined 60+ years of operational experience in healthcare, fire safety, emergency medicine, and emergency management. Their extensive backgrounds in public safety and crisis response serve as the foundation for one of the premier training facilities in the Southeast.

At FGTC, we uphold the highest standards of real-world, scenario-based training, ensuring that every student is mission-ready, tactically proficient, and prepared to execute under pressure. Our instructors are active practitioners, constantly refining their skills through continuing education and frontline experience. Training at FGTC means learning from those who have served, led, and excelled in the field.

Our leadership’s extensive professional network—spanning fire and rescue services, healthcare providers, emergency response teams, and community stakeholders—enables us to provide students with an unmatched training experience. By fostering strong relationships across the industry, we ensure that FGTC graduates enter the workforce with confidence, capability, and respect.

This is not just training—it’s preparation for the realities of emergency response. At FGTC, we build warriors, leaders, and professionals who are ready to serve.

"Cultivating a high-quality, student-centered environment."

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Mission Statement

Our mission at the Public Safety Academy is to empower and prepare our trainees to serve as exemplary first responders, dedicated to safeguarding communities with integrity, professionalism, and resilience. Through rigorous training, innovative methodologies, and collaborative partnerships, we instill the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to address the dynamic challenges of public safety. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, we foster an environment where every individual is valued and supported. Our ultimate aim is to cultivate a culture of excellence that sets the standard for public safety training, ensuring the safety and well-being of all.

Vision Statement

At Faithful Guardian Training Center, we envision a future where every community is safeguarded by highly skilled and resilient first responders. Our vision is to cultivate a culture of excellence in public safety through comprehensive training, innovation, and collaboration.

We aspire to be a beacon of proficiency and professionalism, setting the standard for public safety training nationwide. Our commitment lies in equipping our trainees with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to address the evolving challenges of modern society.

Through dynamic and immersive training programs, we aim to instill a sense of duty, integrity, and adaptability in every individual who passes through our doors. We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and every voice is valued.

Our vision extends beyond the walls of our academy; we envision a network of empowered public safety professionals who work hand in hand with their communities to build trust, enhance resilience, and ensure the safety and well-being of all.

Together, we strive to be the catalysts for positive change, forging a safer and more secure future for generations to come.