The mission of the American Pioneer Corps is to train and develop leaders who can efficiently evaluate a situation, make decisions, communicate with others, and take decisive action in chaotic environments.

We build capable community based organizations willing, ready, and able to provide wildland fire fighting, search and rescue, and other emergency assistance.

The American Pioneer Corps (APC) is a military, veteran, and law enforcement founded and led non-profit organization dedicated to education and public service. Our leadership team brings decades of combat and emergency management experience to advise, assist, and teach future leaders in your community.

An APC participant is referred to as a Pioneer, each of whom should have a “battle buddy”, taken from a common military phrase for service members who watch out for each other. Many of our Pioneers are current or former military, law enforcement, or fire service, but civilians with no military or emergency services experience make up approximately half of our membership. Whatever background a person comes from, we always emphasize the value of having a partner when tackling problems, whether complex or simple.

We don’t just develop leaders, we advise and assist in real world emergency applications. As a member of the American Pioneer Corps, we offer a comprehensive list of certifications and courses to assist your community as Pioneers.