ABC's of CPR

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CPR training level

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About

I am a retired firefighter and an EMT with 28 years. I know Basic Life Support and have performed everything I teach in real life situations Teaching people life saving skills.

Overview

Hired 212 times

28 similar jobs done near you

Background checked

30 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Certification organization

American Heart Association (AHA)

American Red Cross (ARC)

American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)

National Safety Council (NSC)

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My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Tracy P.

Apr 25, 2026

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working with he has made it easy to get a scheduled class with him that worked best me and him. he answered all. and was really just helpful in everything that we needed and make sure everything was worked out to where it was convenient for my church to have this class. well definitely use him again in the near future.

Details: Standard CPR training • American Red Cross (ARC) • We are 11+ students • 18 - 22 years old • 23 - 30 years old • 31 - 40 years old • 41 - 50 years old • 51 - 60 years old • I do NOT have a deadline • My home, venue, etc.

CPR and First Aid Training

Shelley O.

Sep 10, 2025

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John was great! We are a dental practice so he came to us and did our training on are lunch break! We will be calling him again! Thanks John!

Details: Standard CPR training • Not applicable • We are 5 - 10 students • 23 - 30 years old • 51 - 60 years old • 41 - 50 years old • I do NOT have a deadline • My home, venue, etc.

CPR and First Aid Training

Patty S.

Mar 28, 2024

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John Smith did an excellent job training CPR to many of our staff members! He was engaging but very thorough and made the class fun to attend! We will definitely use him again for CPR training!

Details: Standard CPR training • American Red Cross (ARC) • We are 11+ students • 31 - 40 years old • 41 - 50 years old • 51 - 60 years old • 23 - 30 years old • At the pro’s location

CPR and First Aid Training

Hellen M.

Oct 16, 2012

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John was wonderful. I was very comfortable in his house. He did an excellent job, because he was very patient with me, and did not mind repeating what he just taught till i got it. A wonderful CPR trainer...you should check him out.

Safety and First Aid Instruction

Amanda B.

Feb 6, 2023

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Details: Standard CPR training • Not applicable • We are 5 - 10 students • Younger than 18 • 41 - 50 years old • 51 - 60 years old • I do NOT have a deadline • My home, venue, etc.

CPR and First Aid Training

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John Smith

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My prices vary on the size of the class and which certification you need.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was a firefighter for 28 years and still have my EMT certification.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Another firefighter asked me to help him with his business and become an instructor