Kris Zagozdon is the founder and lead instructor of Falcon CPR Training LLC, a Chicago-based CPR training company that helps individuals, healthcare professionals, schools, childcare providers, businesses, and organizations gain the confidence to respond in real emergencies.
Kris founded Falcon CPR Training with one mission: to help more people become immediate responders instead of helpless bystanders during life-threatening emergencies.
He believes CPR classes should go beyond memorizing steps or checking a certification box. His classes focus on helping students stay calm under pressure and confidently take action during sudden cardiac arrest, choking incidents, severe bleeding situations, workplace emergencies, and other critical events.
Through Falcon CPR Training, Kris has trained professionals across Chicago in CPR certification, BLS certification, first aid training, AED service, bleeding control response, and emergency preparedness.
Professional Certifications & Instructor Credentials
Kris holds instructor certifications from nationally recognized organizations, allowing him to teach a wide range of emergency response programs.
American Red Cross Instructor Certifications
Kris is a certified instructor through the American Red Cross, which provides nationally recognized CPR, AED, first aid, and emergency preparedness training programs.
American Red Cross
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer
BLS Instructor
Babysitter’s Training Instructor
American Heart Association Instructor Certifications
Kris is certified to teach courses aligned with guidelines from the American Heart Association, one of the most recognized organizations for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care training.
American Heart Association
BLS Instructor
BLS Instructor Trainer
CPR, First Aid & AED Instructor
HSI Instructor Certifications
Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
CPR
First Aid
AED
AVIRT (Active Violence Incident Response Training)
Bleeding Control
Stop The Bleed® Instructor Certifications
Stop the Bleed
U.S. Department of Defense
American College of Surgeons
Department of Defense Stop The Bleed Instructor
American College of Surgeons Stop The Bleed Instructor
Firearm Safety Certifications
National Rifle Association
Basic Pistol Instructor
Advanced Pistol Instructor
Chief Range Safety Officer
State of Illinois
Concealed Carry Instructor
Why Kris Started Falcon CPR Training
Kris built Falcon CPR Training because he saw how often emergencies happen when people feel unprepared to act.
Sudden cardiac arrest, choking emergencies, severe bleeding incidents, and workplace injuries can happen anywhere—at home, at work, in schools, gyms, restaurants, or public spaces.
His goal is simple:
Train more people to respond immediately and potentially save lives.
Rather than teaching robotic, forgettable classes, Kris focuses on practical training that helps students retain what they learn and feel prepared in real-world situations.
As he often emphasizes:
“In our classes, people don’t just learn the material—they leave with the confidence to respond in real emergencies, even if they are the only trained person around.”
Who Kris Works With
Through Falcon CPR Training LLC, Kris provides training for:
Healthcare professionals
Nurses
Medical offices
Dental offices
Teachers and school staff
Daycare providers
Construction teams
Corporate offices
Fitness centers
Security professionals
Parents and babysitters
Churches and nonprofits
Areas of Expertise
Kris regularly teaches and writes about:
CPR Certification
Sudden Cardiac Arrest response
BLS Certification
AED Training
First Aid Training
Bleeding Control Training
Workplace Safety
Active Violence Response Training
Childcare safety training
Emergency preparedness
Local CPR Training in Chicago
Falcon CPR Training serves students throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs including:
Des Plaines, IL
Niles, IL
Morton Grove, IL
Skokie, IL
Evanston, IL
Lincolnwood, IL
Training is available for both individuals and on-site workplace certification groups.
About Falcon CPR Training
Falcon CPR Training LLC helps individuals and organizations prepare for emergencies through hands-on CPR, BLS, First Aid, AED, and bleeding control certification courses.
The company focuses on practical instruction, flexible scheduling, and helping everyday people build confidence in high-pressure situations.