cardiacpress provides professional CPR, AED, First Aid, and customized medical response training for medical and dental offices, childcare centers, schools, industrial workplaces, businesses, and community organizations.
Our training goes beyond simply completing a certification. Classes combine hands-on instruction with practical, real-world scenarios that help participants recognize emergencies, communicate effectively, work as a team, and confidently provide care until professional responders arrive.
Training can also be customized around an organization’s workplace, potential hazards, emergency procedures, and available equipment. From routine CPR and First Aid certification to scenario-based medical response training, the goal is simple: prepare people to respond when it matters most.
Who We Are
Brian C. Johnson is the owner and lead instructor of cardiacpress, bringing more than 20 years of fire service, emergency medical, and public safety experience to his instruction. Brian continues to serve in the field as a Fire Captain and Paramedic, allowing him to bring current, real-world emergency response experience directly into the classroom.
Brian’s background also includes service as a SWAT Medic, providing medical support while operating alongside law enforcement in high-risk environments. He continues to bring that perspective to his role as an ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) Instructor, with a focus on the integration of fire, EMS, and law enforcement during active-threat incidents. This background brings an additional dimension to his instruction through an emphasis on situational awareness, communication, teamwork, and sound decision-making under pressure.
Brian is a Nationally Registered Paramedic, State of Georgia EMS Instructor, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration.
His teaching philosophy is centered on making training practical, approachable, and relevant. Drawing from decades of emergency response experience, Brian helps students move beyond memorizing steps to understanding how to recognize an emergency, make decisions, and confidently put their training into action.
For Brian, successful training isn't simply about earning a certification card. It's about being prepared to respond when someone needs you.