About Us
Experience You Can Trust. Training That Saves Lives.
“I’m James Bales, founder of Heart First Training. As a 20+ year
Battalion Chief firefighter and Fire Marshal, I’ve led real emergencies—not just taught about
them. Every class is taught by me personally, so your team learns directly from hands-on
experience, not just a training manual
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Our Approach
Training Built on Experience. Focused on Your Safety
We deliver hands-on, customized training led by a seasoned fire service professional—designed around the real risks your team faces. our approach
ensures your staff receives practical, relevant training they can apply in real-world
emergencies
01
Real Experience
Every class is led by James Bales, a seasoned Battalion Chief firefighter and Fire Marshal with over 20 years of frontline emergency response experience
02
Custom Preparedness
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all training. Every session is tailored to the specific risks and challenges of your industry and workplace.
03
On-Site Convenience
We come to you—whether it’s a winery, school, office, facility, or job site— so your team trains in a setting that makes sense and saves time
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Let’s Make Your Team Ready
Preparedness that goes beyond
CPR, built for your team’s real risks
