Our Mission: Empowering Erie to Act

At First Response, we believe that in a crisis, the difference between a tragedy and a save is confident action. Since 2012, we have been Erie’s premier provider of Health and Safety training, dedicated to equipping individuals, healthcare providers, and local businesses with the skills they need to protect our community.

Why Choose First Response?

• Expert Instruction: Our courses are led by seasoned EMS and Healthcare professionals. We don’t just teach from a manual; we teach from real-world experience in emergency life-saving situations.

• Flexible Learning: From traditional classroom settings to convenient "Blended Learning" (online + in-person), we respect your schedule.

• Local Commitment: We aren't a national "box" company. We are part of the Erie community, focused on making our local workplaces, schools, and homes safer.

Our Training Philosophy

We strip away the stress of certification. By using high-fidelity manikins and interactive scenarios, we ensure that when you walk out of our doors, you don’t just have a card in your wallet—you have the muscle memory to save a life.