📞 (417) 208-7293📍 Joplin, MO — Serving the 4-State Area
🕐 Classes Available 7 Days a Week
Hilary and Kevin Riley, owners and lead instructors at Riley Life Safety Training

Founded on a Mission to Save Lives

"These experiences have allowed us to care for patients in some of the most critical situations and understand firsthand how lifesaving skills like CPR and first aid can make the difference between life and death. As longtime residents of the area, we are proud to raise our family in the same community we have served for many years. Our goal is to equip others — parents, teachers, healthcare providers, and everyday bystanders — with the knowledge and confidence to respond in an emergency. Through our training, we hope to make our community safer and more prepared."

— Hilary & Kevin Riley, Founders

After decades working in hospitals, ambulances, and critical care flights, Hilary and Kevin saw a gap in their community — too few people had the training to respond when seconds mattered most. They founded Riley Life Safety Training to close that gap.

Today, they bring the same professionalism and urgency that defines emergency medicine to every certification class they teach — whether for a single parent, a corporate team, or a hospital staff.

Hilary Riley, RN

Hilary Riley became an EMT in 1998 and a Paramedic in 1999 before earning her Registered Nurse license in 2003. She has over 25 years of experience in emergency medicine, including roles in EMS, emergency room nursing, and 10 years as a flight nurse.

Hilary is an American Heart Association certified instructor for BLS and Heartsaver courses. Her clinical background gives her a deep understanding of how these skills are applied in real patient care — and how to teach them in a way that builds lasting confidence.

She is currently expanding her certifications to include ACLS Instructor, Red Cross BLS Instructor, HSI BLS and First Aid Instructor, and Safe Sitter® Training Center and Instructor credentials.

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Hilary's Credentials

Licensed Since
EMT (1998) · Paramedic (1999) · RN (2003)
Experience
25+ years in emergency medicine
Specialty
EMS · Emergency Room · Flight Nursing (10 years)
AHA Certifications
BLS Instructor · Heartsaver Instructor
Adding
ACLS Instructor · Red Cross BLS · HSI BLS & First Aid · Safe Sitter® Instructor

Kevin's Credentials

Licensed Since
EMT (1994) · Paramedic (1995)
Experience
30+ years in EMS
Specialty
EMS · Flight Paramedic (10 years)
AHA Certifications
BLS Instructor · Heartsaver Instructor
Adding
ACLS Instructor · Red Cross BLS · HSI BLS & First Aid · Safe Sitter® Instructor

Kevin Riley, Paramedic

Kevin Riley became an EMT in 1994 and earned his Paramedic certification in 1995. He has over 30 years of EMS experience, including 10 years as a flight paramedic responding to critical scenes across the region.

Kevin is an American Heart Association certified instructor for BLS and Heartsaver courses. Having worked thousands of calls in the field, he brings a grounded, practical perspective to every class he teaches — focused on what works when it matters most.

He is currently adding ACLS Instructor, Red Cross BLS Instructor, HSI BLS and First Aid Instructor, and Safe Sitter® Instructor certifications to his portfolio.

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Why Train With Riley Life Safety?

Two instructors. Decades of experience. One goal — to make sure you're ready when it counts.

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Real-World Experience

Our instructors have responded to real emergencies — cardiac arrests, traumas, critical care flights. We teach from experience, not just textbooks.

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Hands-On Learning

Every student gets personal attention and meaningful practice time. Our small class sizes ensure you leave confident, not just certified.

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Flexible Scheduling

Classes available 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends. We build a schedule around your life, not the other way around.

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We Come to You

For groups of any size, we bring professional training to your location — anywhere within 100 miles of Joplin, MO. No travel required on your end.

Ready to Learn From the Best?

Book your class today and train with instructors who have spent decades saving lives in the 4-state area.