Heart Start Training Services

01/13/2026

Announcing our 2026 training schedule!

All classes will be held at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo:

Thursday, January 15, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Basic Life Support (BLS)

Thursday, February 12, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Basic Life Support (BLS)
Thursday, February 26, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Aid/CPR/AED/BLS

Thursday, March 12, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Basic Life Support (BLS)
Thursday, March 26, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Aid/CPR/AED/BLS

Thursday, April 16, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Basic Life Support (BLS)
Thursday, April 30, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Aid/CPR/AED/BLS

Thursday, May 14, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Basic Life Support (BLS)
Thursday, May 28, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Aid/CPR/AED/BLS

Thursday, June 11, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Basic Life Support (BLS)
Thursday, June 25, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Aid/CPR/AED/BLS

July - NO CLASSES

Thursday, August 13, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Basic Life Support (BLS)
Thursday, August 27, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Aid/CPR/AED/BLS

Thursday, September 10, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Basic Life Support (BLS)
Thursday, September 24, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Aid/CPR/AED/BLS

Thursday, October 15, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Basic Life Support (BLS)
Thursday, October 29, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Aid/CPR/AED/BLS

Thursday, November 12, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Basic Life Support (BLS)
Thursday, November 19, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Aid/CPR/AED/BLS

Thursday, December 10, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Basic Life Support (BLS)
Thursday, December 17, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Aid/CPR/AED/BLS

Go to www.heartstart101.com to register for any of these classes.

All classes listed above are In-Person ONLY

01/02/2026

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy 2026!

12/12/2025

It's going to be a frigid weekend, so check on your senior family members, senior neighbors, and make sure your pets are inside!

Learn how to keep seniors safe during winter emergencies with tips on fall prevention, staying warm, emergency kits, mental health support, and hypothermia awareness.

11/18/2025

Do you know the difference between a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest? Understanding what each medical emergency is can affect how it's treated.

Get to know the symptoms and emergency care at our next First Aid/CPR/AED training class on Thursday, December 4, at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo.

For more details and to register, go to www.heartstart101.com

⚡️ Myth: Sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack are the same thing.

✅ Fact: They’re not the same. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Sudden cardiac arrest is an electrical malfunction that causes the heart to stop beating suddenly.

Knowing the difference can save a life. ❤️

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

Keep the night fun and fright-free by following these tips, courtesy of the American Red Cross:

- Trick-or-treating: Stick to sidewalks, cross at corners, and add reflective tape or glow sticks to costumes and treat bags.

- Handing out candy: Turn on your porch light, clear walkways of décor, and keep pets away from the door and your candy.

- Hitting up a Halloween party: Plan a safe ride home, stay with friends, and keep an eye on your surroundings.

10/28/2025

We love our first responders and recognize their courage and sacrifice to help us in times of need.

Happy ! Thank you to all EMS and fire-rescue teams who care for kids.

Find resources to support you in providing high-quality prehospital pediatric care here: https://ow.ly/b5NW50PY9M8

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
International Association of EMS Chiefs - IAEMSC
IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs
The National Association of EMS Physicians - Naemsp
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
National Volunteer Fire Council
U. S. First Responders Association

10/22/2025

🌀 Myth vs. Fact 🌀

Myth: A few minutes without CPR or a defibrillator won’t make much difference.
Fact: Every minute without CPR or defibrillation reduces survival chances by 7–10%. 💓⚡

Time is critical. Learn CPR and be ready to save a life!

Know the risks and be prepared: https://www.sca-aware.org/about-sudden-cardiac-arrest/be-prepared (link in bio!)

10/17/2025

10/16/2025

This sounds like a very scary situation, especially when a young, seemingly healthy person loses consciousness.

Would you know what to do for a sudden cardiac arrest? Learn more at one of our classes in Kalamazoo! Our next class is Thursday, October 23, at Wings Event Center.

Or, we can come to your place of business and train your employees. Our instructor is a nationally-registered EMT with over 10 years in emergency care.

To register, or for more information, go to www.heartstart101.com.

10/07/2025

Knowing how to respond to sudden cardiac arrest can help save a life.

Our classes teach you the necessary skills to help. Go to www.heartstart101.com to register!

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. Discover why CPR and AED training matter and how quick action can save lives when seconds count.

09/26/2025

Knowing how to correctly apply a tourniquet can mean the difference between life or death.

If you take one of our First Aid/CPR classes, you will learn when and how to use a tourniquet. Go to www.heartstart101.com for class information, and to register.

On Friday, September 19, 2025, at approximately 6:59 a.m., Washington County Division of Emergency Services were dispatched to a personal injury accident at the intersection of Greencastle Pike and Elliott Parkway. Responders arrived to find that a motorcycle had collided head-on with a tractor-trailer, leaving the rider critically injured.

Before first responders reached the scene, Washington County Stormwater and Watershed Services employee Alex Reed acted without hesitation, providing lifesaving aid.

To read the full release, visit https://conta.cc/46ymK1d

09/19/2025

This story tells the importance of knowing how to perform CPR, especially if the person having a heart attack is a loved one. The circumstances for this story are incredible: an EMT daughter saving the life of her firefighter father.

Would you know what to do in a medical emergency or suspected heart attack? Register for one of our classes to get certified! Go to www.heartstart101.com.