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• Arizona Armed Security Guard 16-hour course

  • Start
    November 22, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    November 23, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    New Life Bible Fellowship 4900 W Cortaro Farms Rd, Tucson & Pinal Air Park Range 2 4641 E Pinal Airpark Rd, Red Rock,
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    19

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  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

  
  

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• AZ Unarmed Security Guard 8-Hour Course

  • When
    November 23, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Village Meadows Baptist Church 1407 El Camino Real, Sierra Vista
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    13

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  The Arizona Unarmed Security Guard Course focuses on foundational security skills. Course content includes criminal laws, laws of arrest by a private person, uniform standards, communication methods, use-of-force, crime scene preservation, ethics, and emergency response procedures. 

  
  

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• Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting

  • When
    December 02, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Reveal Vineyard 13015 W Greenway Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335

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  AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at Reveal Vineyard near Surprise. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety. 

  This month we will focus on the Church Security Year in Review.

  This month we will review selected incidents that have occurred in our houses of worship during 2024. 

  
  

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• Phoenix Monthly Meeting

  • When
    December 05, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Church for the Nations 6225 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
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  AZCSN meets the first Thursday of the month at Church for the Nations in Phoenix. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

  This month we will focus on the Church Security Year in Review.

  This month we will review selected incidents that have occurred in our houses of worship during 2024. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Sierra Vista Monthly Meeting

  • When
    December 09, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ONE Community Church 240 North Highway 90 Bypass Sierra Vista, AZ.

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  We meet the second Monday of the month from 6:00-8:00pm at ONE Community Church 240 North Highway 90 Bypass Sierra Vista, AZ. 

  This month we will focus on the Church Security Year in Review.

  This month we will review selected incidents that have occurred in our houses of worship during 2024. 

  
  

  
  

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• Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, CPR & AED, and Stop-the-Bleed

  • When
    December 14, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Village Meadows Baptist Church 1407 El Camino Real, Sierra Vista
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    33

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  Our Emergency First Aid Fundamentals class teaches you basic first aid and lifesaving techniques to be used in the event of a medical emergency.

  You will learn how to properly assess a patient and how to deal with significant issues such as compromised airway, broken bones, burns, heart attacks, seizures, strokes, and more. This course also includes CPR and AED use. 

  The purpose of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign is to make our nation more resilient by better preparing the public to save lives if people nearby are severely bleeding. This preparation is being done by raising awareness and teaching people how to learn three quick actions to control serious bleeding.
  

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• Phoenix Monthly Meeting

  • When
    January 02, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Church for the Nations 6225 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
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    100

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  AZCSN meets the first Thursday of the month at Church for the Nations in Phoenix. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

  This month we will focus on the Biblical Basis for Church Security.

  What do the Scriptures teach about physical security and security teams? Can individuals and groups use force? Is self-defense Biblical? Join us as we examine the Scriptural answers to these questions and more!
  

  
  

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• Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting

  • When
    January 06, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Reveal Vineyard 13015 W Greenway Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335

  Register

  AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at Reveal Vineyard near Surprise. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety. 

  This month we will focus on the Biblical Basis for Church Security.

  What do the Scriptures teach about physical security and security teams? Can individuals and groups use force? Is self-defense Biblical? Join us as we examine the Scriptural answers to these questions and more!
  

  
  

  
  

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• AZ Armed Security Guard 8-Hour Refresher

  • When
    January 11, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Ben Avery Shooting Facility Frank Desomma Building 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix
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    15

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  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

  
  

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• Sierra Vista Monthly Meeting

  • When
    January 13, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ONE Community Church 240 North Highway 90 Bypass Sierra Vista, AZ.

  Register

  We meet the second Monday of the month from 6:00-8:00pm at ONE Community Church 240 North Highway 90 Bypass Sierra Vista, AZ. 

  This month we will focus on the Biblical Basis for Church Security.

  What do the Scriptures teach about physical security and security teams? Can individuals and groups use force? Is self-defense Biblical? Join us as we examine the Scriptural answers to these questions and more!

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Arizona Armed Security Guard 8 hour Refresher Course

  • When
    January 18, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    New Life Bible Fellowship 4900 W. Cortaro Farms Rd & Pinal Airpark Range 1 24641 E Pinal Airpark Road, Red Rock
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  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

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• Arizona Armed Security Guard 16-hour course

  • Start
    January 24, 2025
  •  
  • End
    January 25, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    New Life Bible Fellowship 4900 W Cortaro Farms Rd, Tucson & Pinal Air Park Range 2 4641 E Pinal Airpark Rd, Red Rock,
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

  
  

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• Arizona Armed Security Guard 16 hour course

  • Start
    January 24, 2025
  •  
  • End
    January 25, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Ben Avery Shooting Facility Berger High Power Building & Practical Pistol Range E
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    20

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  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

  
  

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• January Lunch & Learn

  • When
    January 31, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Christ Community Church 530 S Pantano Rd Tucson, AZ

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  Join us for our monthly AZCSN Lunch and Learn. This event is open to all church leadership and safety / security team members. 

  This month we will focus on the Biblical Basis for Church Security.

  What do the Scriptures teach about physical security and security teams? Can individuals and groups use force? Is self-defense Biblical? Join us as we examine the Scriptural answers to these questions and more!
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting

  • When
    February 03, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Reveal Vineyard 13015 W Greenway Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335

  Register

  AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at Reveal Vineyard in Surprise. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

  This month we will focus on the use-of-force. Understanding and being able to apply the appropriate amount of force in a given situation is essential for safety/security team members. This course reviews the Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13, Chapter 4 Justifications otherwise known as self-defense laws and statutes related to arrest by a private person. Different use-of-force continuums will be explored and their application to real world situations will be explained. Participants will be equipped to understand, articulate and defend their use-of-force decisions. 
  

  
  

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• Phoenix Monthly Meeting

  • When
    February 06, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Church for the Nations 6225 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
  • Spaces left
    100

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  AZCSN meets the first Thursday of the month at Church for the Nations in Phoenix. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

  This month we will focus on the use-of-force. Understanding and being able to apply the appropriate amount of force in a given situation is essential for safety/security team members. This course reviews the Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13, Chapter 4 Justifications otherwise known as self-defense laws and statutes related to arrest by a private person. Different use-of-force continuums will be explored and their application to real world situations will be explained. Participants will be equipped to understand, articulate and defend their use-of-force decisions. 

  
  

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• Sierra Vista Monthly Meeting

  • When
    February 10, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ONE Community Church 240 North Highway 90 Bypass Sierra Vista, AZ.

  Register

  We meet the second Monday of the month from 6:00-8:00pm at ONE Community Church 240 North Highway 90 Bypass Sierra Vista, AZ. 

  This month we will focus on the use-of-force. Understanding and being able to apply the appropriate amount of force in a given situation is essential for safety/security team members. This course reviews the Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13, Chapter 4 Justifications otherwise known as self-defense laws and statutes related to arrest by a private person. Different use-of-force continuums will be explored and their application to real world situations will be explained. Participants will be equipped to understand, articulate and defend their use-of-force decisions. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• February Lunch & Learn

  • When
    February 28, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Christ Community Church 530 S Pantano Rd Tucson, AZ

  Register

  Join us for our monthly AZCSN Lunch and Learn. This event is open to all church leadership and safety / security team members. 

  This month we will focus on the use-of-force. Understanding and being able to apply the appropriate amount of force in a given situation is essential for safety/security team members. This course reviews the Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13, Chapter 4 Justifications otherwise known as self-defense laws and statutes related to arrest by a private person. Different use-of-force continuums will be explored and their application to real world situations will be explained. Participants will be equipped to understand, articulate and defend their use-of-force decisions. 
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting

  • When
    March 03, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Reveal Vineyard 13015 W Greenway Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335

  Register

  AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at Reveal Vineyard in Surprise. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

  This month we will focus on Fire Response and Fire Extinguisher Use. 

  Ensuring your church has functioning fire alarm and evacuation plans is crucial in the event of a structure fire. How do you evacuate people in a safe manner? What should you anticipate in the event of a fire. Learn how to determine whether a fire is small enough to extinguish with a fire extinguisher. Learn the difference between various types of fire extinguishers. Prevent additional fires through removing potential fuel. Participants will have the opportunity to use a fire extinguisher. 

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• Phoenix Monthly Meeting

  • When
    March 06, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Church for the Nations 6225 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
  • Spaces left
    100

  Register

  AZCSN meets the first Thursday of the month at Church for the Nations in Phoenix. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

  This month we will focus on Fire Response and Fire Extinguisher Use.

  Ensuring your church has functioning fire alarm and evacuation plans is crucial in the event of a structure fire. How do you evacuate people in a safe manner? What should you anticipate in the event of a fire. Learn how to determine whether a fire is small enough to extinguish with a fire extinguisher. Learn the difference between various types of fire extinguishers. Prevent additional fires through removing potential fuel. Participants will have the opportunity to use a fire extinguisher. 

  
  

  
  

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• Sierra Vista Monthly Meeting

  • When
    March 10, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ONE Community Church 240 North Highway 90 Bypass Sierra Vista, AZ.

  Register

  We meet the second Monday of the month from 6:00-8:00pm at ONE Community Church 240 North Highway 90 Bypass Sierra Vista, AZ. 

  This month we will focus on Fire Response and Fire Extinguisher Use.

  Ensuring your church has functioning fire alarm and evacuation plans is crucial in the event of a structure fire. How do you evacuate people in a safe manner? What should you anticipate in the event of a fire. Learn how to determine whether a fire is small enough to extinguish with a fire extinguisher. Learn the difference between various types of fire extinguishers. Prevent additional fires through removing potential fuel. Participants will have the opportunity to use a fire extinguisher. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• March Lunch & Learn

  • When
    March 28, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Christ Community Church 530 S Pantano Rd Tucson, AZ

  Register

  Join us for our monthly AZCSN Lunch and Learn. This event is open to all church leadership and safety / security team members. 

  This month we will focus on Fire Response and Fire Extinguisher Use.

  Ensuring your church has functioning fire alarm and evacuation plans is crucial in the event of a structure fire. How do you evacuate people in a safe manner? What should you anticipate in the event of a fire. Learn how to determine whether a fire is small enough to extinguish with a fire extinguisher. Learn the difference between various types of fire extinguishers. Prevent additional fires through removing potential fuel. Participants will have the opportunity to use a fire extinguisher. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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