Fortress America Academy
Prepare Today. Protect Tomorrow.
Learn the skills to prepare your family, community and business for emergencies—and earn Fortress America Academy credentials along the way.
Fortress America Academy certificates are private, company-issued credentials. They are not FEMA, DHS, government-issued or nationally accredited certifications.
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CertificatesRecommended Training
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Security & Defense
Basic Home Security & Defense
Protect your household with layered security, safer daily routines, and a calm emergency response plan focused on avoiding confrontation.
Fortress America Academy
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Security & Defense
Handgun Preparedness & Self-Defense During Disasters
Responsible handgun ownership for disaster situations: safe storage, legal responsibilities, training fundamentals, and decision-making that prioritizes avoidance, de-escalation, and family safety.
Fortress America Academy
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Food & Water
Emergency Food & Water Basics
Learn how to store, rotate, and prepare food and water for emergencies so your household never runs short.
Dana Whitfield, Preparedness Logistics
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Featured Courses
Security & Defense
Basic Home Security & Defense
Protect your household with layered security, safer daily routines, and a calm emergency response plan focused on avoiding confrontation.
Fortress America Academy
0% complete
Security & Defense
Handgun Preparedness & Self-Defense During Disasters
Responsible handgun ownership for disaster situations: safe storage, legal responsibilities, training fundamentals, and decision-making that prioritizes avoidance, de-escalation, and family safety.
Fortress America Academy
0% complete
Food & Water
Emergency Food & Water Basics
Learn how to store, rotate, and prepare food and water for emergencies so your household never runs short.
Dana Whitfield, Preparedness Logistics
0% complete
First Aid & Medical
First Aid Essentials
Learn basic first-aid skills for the injuries and emergencies families actually face when help is delayed.
Marcus Hale, NREMT-P
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Power & Utilities
Backup Power Systems
Learn how generators, solar arrays, and battery banks work together so critical loads stay on during an outage.
Ray Okonkwo, Off-Grid Systems Engineer
0% complete
Emergency Preparedness
Family Emergency Plan
Create a step-by-step emergency plan your whole family can execute — evacuation, communication, and reunification.
Elena Ruiz, Emergency Management
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Home & Family Safety
Home Security & Safety
Learn practical ways to harden your home, prevent fire, and keep your family safe before and during emergencies.
Bill Tanner, Retired Fire Captain
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Survival Skills
Outdoor Survival Skills
Learn the essential survival skills for outdoor emergencies and unexpected situations away from home.
Kate Mullen, Wilderness Instructor
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Pets
Pet Emergency Preparedness
Learn how to prepare food, water, medical supplies, and emergency plans for the animals in your household.
Dr. Priya Raman, DVM
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Leadership & Community
Build a Prepared Community
Learn how families, neighbors, businesses, and organizations can work together before and during emergencies.
Colonel (Ret.) James Beckett
0% complete
All Courses
Security & Defense
Basic Home Security & Defense
Protect your household with layered security, safer daily routines, and a calm emergency response plan focused on avoiding confrontation.
Fortress America Academy
0% complete
Security & Defense
Handgun Preparedness & Self-Defense During Disasters
Responsible handgun ownership for disaster situations: safe storage, legal responsibilities, training fundamentals, and decision-making that prioritizes avoidance, de-escalation, and family safety.
Fortress America Academy
0% complete
Food & Water
Emergency Food & Water Basics
Learn how to store, rotate, and prepare food and water for emergencies so your household never runs short.
Dana Whitfield, Preparedness Logistics
0% complete
First Aid & Medical
First Aid Essentials
Learn basic first-aid skills for the injuries and emergencies families actually face when help is delayed.
Marcus Hale, NREMT-P
0% complete
Power & Utilities
Backup Power Systems
Learn how generators, solar arrays, and battery banks work together so critical loads stay on during an outage.
Ray Okonkwo, Off-Grid Systems Engineer
0% complete
Emergency Preparedness
Family Emergency Plan
Create a step-by-step emergency plan your whole family can execute — evacuation, communication, and reunification.
Elena Ruiz, Emergency Management
0% complete
Home & Family Safety
Home Security & Safety
Learn practical ways to harden your home, prevent fire, and keep your family safe before and during emergencies.
Bill Tanner, Retired Fire Captain
0% complete
Survival Skills
Outdoor Survival Skills
Learn the essential survival skills for outdoor emergencies and unexpected situations away from home.
Kate Mullen, Wilderness Instructor
0% complete
Pets
Pet Emergency Preparedness
Learn how to prepare food, water, medical supplies, and emergency plans for the animals in your household.
Dr. Priya Raman, DVM
0% complete
Leadership & Community
Build a Prepared Community
Learn how families, neighbors, businesses, and organizations can work together before and during emergencies.
Colonel (Ret.) James Beckett
0% complete
Food & Water
Emergency Water Storage & Purification
A deep dive into long-term water storage, treatment chemistry, and sourcing water when the tap runs dry.
Dana Whitfield, Preparedness Logistics
0% complete
Home & Family Safety
Critical Documents & Family Vault
Organize, protect, and back up the records your family needs to recover after a disaster.
Elena Ruiz, Emergency Management
0% complete
Food & Water
Long-Term Food Storage & Preservation
Canning, dehydrating, and packaging staples so a 30-day supply becomes a multi-year pantry.
Marla Grady, Food Preservation Instructor
0% complete
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Communications & Radio
Stay informed and connected when cell networks go down — NOAA weather radio, FRS/GMRS, and amateur radio basics.
Ray Okonkwo, Off-Grid Systems Engineer
0% complete
Business & Organizations
Business & Organization Preparedness
Continuity planning for small businesses, churches, and organizations that people depend on during a disaster.
Colonel (Ret.) James Beckett
0% complete
My Certificates
Finish a course and pass its knowledge check to earn your first Fortress America Academy certificate.
Become a Certified Preparedness Leader
Advanced training for the people who organize neighborhoods, businesses, churches and volunteer teams when an emergency hits.
View certification program- Preparedness Leadership
- Community Emergency Planning
- Neighborhood Preparedness
- Business Preparedness
- Church & Organization Preparedness
- Emergency Communication
- Building Preparedness Teams