CPR & Emergency Preparedness Training for Businesses Across Northern California – Including Solano County, Napa, Sacramento & the Bay Area
Get OSHA-compliant CPR, first aid, and full emergency response training for your team—taught by a 20+ year Battalion Chief firefighter and Fire Marshal who’s led real emergencies in the field.
Office Hours
M–F, 8 AM – 5 PM
Training: By appointment, anytime your business needs it
About Us
Who We Are
At Heart First Training, every course is personally taught by James Bales—a 20+ year Battalion Chief firefighter and Fire Marshal. Our training is grounded in real emergencies, not just classroom theory.
We don’t just teach CPR—we prepare your team to respond with confidence. Backed by decades of frontline experience, our programs are tailored, practical, and built to save lives.
Trusted Certifications
All Heart First Training courses meet the highest standards of care and instruction. We are proud to align with nationally trusted certification organizations.


Services
What We Offer
Basic Life Support (BLS)
- For healthcare providers
- Includes bag-valve mask, 2-rescuer scenarios
- AHA certified

Emergency Preparedness
- Fire, earthquake, evacuation
- Workplace violence
- OSHA emergency action planning

Why Choose Heart First Training
Why We're Different
At Heart First Training, we believe true preparedness goes far beyond simply earning a certification. That’s why our courses are designed to equip your team with hands-on skills, real-world insight, and the confidence to respond decisively in high-stress situations.
Real-World Expertise
Every session is led by James Bales, a 20+ year Battalion Chief and Fire Marshal, bringing firsthand emergency response experience into every lesson.
More than CPR
Training includes mini-lessons on fire extinguishers, earthquakes, wildfires, and active shooter awareness—real-world readiness built in.
Fully Customized, On-Site
We tailor each training to your team’s specific risks and needs—delivered at your location for maximum convenience and relevance.
Confidence, Not Just Certification
Our goal is to ensure your staff walks away ready to act—not just certified on paper, but confident and capable in real-life situations.


What We Offer
Preparedness That Saves Lives
01
CPR, AED & First Aid
Learn how to respond quickly and effectively to cardiac and medical emergencies with practical skills for adults, children, and infants.
02
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Advanced training for medical professionals, including two-rescuer scenarios, bag-valve-mask use, and AHA-certified protocols.
03
Emergency Preparedness Training
Customized planning and response strategies for fires, earthquakes, workplace violence, and more—based on actual risks.
Testimonials
Trusted by Teams Across Northern California
EXCELLENT Based on 5 reviews Maliyah Alcantara2025-05-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great CPR/Emergency Readiness training course! James was knowledgeable, engaging, and personalized the material to our business while making it easy to understand. Hands-on practice was very helpful! Highly recommend! Paul atkinson2025-05-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great teacher, great training Lynn Laffey2025-05-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great training! Mr. Bales made it fun and the time flew by! Chen Chen2025-04-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. James led an outstanding First Aid CPR training session that was both professional and engaging. The class was meticulously planned, and the delivery was effective and entertaining. James's expertise and approachable teaching style made the learning experience enjoyable while ensuring that important skills were thoroughly covered. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to master or refresh their CPR and First Aid knowledge. Shannon Schultze2025-02-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was able to quickly and easily schedule a training for myself and a few coworkers with James. He made everything so easy! The training went quickly and I feel prepared should I ever need to perform CPR. James does a great job of moving through the material quickly but making sure it is understood, allowing time for any questions and hands on training. The small group setting we had was wonderful. I highly recommend James to anyone needing CPR and/or first aide training.