What Code 3 Safety & Training does

Code 3 Safety & Training LLC is a veteran-owned, on-site OSHA workplace safety training provider founded in July 2013 by retired Firefighter-Lieutenant-EMT Derek Stabell and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington (serving the Camas/Portland-Seattle corridor). The company delivers certified life-safety and emergency response instruction directly at customer workplaces across Oregon and Washington, covering CPR/AED, First Aid, BLS, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Extinguisher, OSHA Fire Watch, HAZWOPER, Hazardous Materials response, NIMS Incident Command, and Advanced Industrial Fire Skills. Curriculum is sourced from authorized partnerships with the Health & Safety Institute (HSI), American Heart Association (AHA), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), and Medic First Aid, with instruction delivered by a team of credentialed career firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics holding 20-30+ years of frontline emergency response experience.

The core product portfolio spans roughly 15 distinct courses plus direct AED hardware sales (HeartSine, Zoll, Defibtech, Cardiac Science, Physio-Control units priced $1,295-$3,500) and on-site OSHA safety consulting at $175/hour. Delivery formats include traditional in-person, blended (online + in-person skills session), and self-paced options, with most group courses requiring a 10-attendee minimum and pricing ranging from $40 per student (school CPR) to $135 per attendee (CPR/AED/First Aid with Bloodborne Pathogens).

The go-to-market is field-based enterprise and mid-market B2B sales across seven primary verticals — Healthcare Providers, Manufacturing & Industrial, Schools & Education, Hospitality & Food Service, Volunteer Fire Departments, General Offices & Workplaces, and Government & Utilities. Marketing relies on content marketing (educational blog, YouTube), local SEO, Google reputation (5-star rating), LinkedIn, Instagram, and community engagement through the PulsePoint initiative and Medical Teams International donations. The company is bootstrapped (no external funding), operates with 11-50 employees, and serves named enterprise clients including BP Oil Refinery, Weyerhaeuser, Lonza, Willamette Dental, Cowlitz PUD, Nordstrom Distribution Center, and Portland Public Schools.

Name

Code 3 Safety & Training

Legal name

Code 3 Safety & Training LLC

Website

https://code3safety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Code 3 Safety & Training is a veteran-owned, on-site OSHA safety training provider in Vancouver, WA delivering certified CPR, AED, First Aid, HAZWOPER, and industrial fire response instruction across Oregon and Washington. It serves healthcare, manufacturing, government, and education clients using curriculum licensed from HSI, AHA, and ASHI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Safety Training

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Handling & Response Training (EDAOAMAL), Emergency Response, Fire Safety & Evacuation (EDABAEAE), Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ), Fire Safety Compliance, Risk Assessments & Training (Code Consulting) (IMAIAJAL), General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

Keywords

• OSHA safety training
• CPR AED certification
• First aid training
• Fire extinguisher training
• Hazardous materials training

Headquarters

HQ city

Camas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. On-Site Safety Training Courses: Revenue from delivering OSHA-compliant safety training courses at customer workplaces including CPR, AED, First Aid, Fire Extinguisher, Hazwoper, and Incident Command training. Offered as traditional in-person, blended (online + in-person), and custom formats.
2. Safety Consulting Services: Hourly consulting services at $175/hour for OSHA safety compliance, fire safety code consulting, and emergency response planning.
3. AED Sales and Installation: Sale of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and accessories including brands like HeartSine, Zoll, Defibtech, Cardiac Science, and Physio-Control. Prices range from $1,295 to $3,500.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Code 3 Safety & Training is an on-site OSHA workplace safety training provider that delivers CPR, AED, First Aid, fire extinguisher, HAZWOPER, hazmat, and emergency response courses at customer workplaces across Oregon and Washington. Training is led by working and retired firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics, with curriculum based on HSI, ASHI, and American Heart Association guidelines.

Product overview

Code 3 Safety & Training operates as a full-service on-site OSHA safety training provider offering instructor-led courses throughout the Portland and Seattle regions. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of life safety training products including CPR/AED/First Aid certification (under HSI/ASHI and AHA curriculum), fire safety training (fire extinguisher, fire watch, advanced industrial fire skills), hazardous materials response training (HAZWOPER, hazmat technician, incident command), emergency response team development, and AED sales with installation. Training is delivered through multiple formats including traditional in-person classroom, blended online-video with hands-on skills sessions, and self-paced options, with the core value proposition being instruction by actively working or recently retired firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics who bring real-world emergency response experience to the classroom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BLS CPR and AED Training Basic Life Support CPR and AED training course for healthcare providers and professional rescuers, taught by experienced EMTs and firefighters with HSI certification.
• CPR-AED and First Aid Training Comprehensive CPR, AED, and First Aid certification courses for general workplace and community settings, available in traditional in-person, blended online, or self-paced formats.
• Fire Extinguisher Training OSHA-compliant fire extinguisher training covering workplace safety, fire behavior, extinguisher types (Type A, B, C), P-A-S-S technique, and annual certification with hands-on practical sessions.
• HAZWOPER Certification Training Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification courses including 8-hour, 24-hour, and 40-hour programs meeting OSHA 1910.120 requirements.
• Hazmat Response Training Comprehensive hazardous materials response training including First Responder Awareness (4-hour), First Responder Operations (8-hour), Hazardous Materials Technician (24-hour and 40-hour), and Hazmat Incident Commander courses.
• NIMS Incident Command Training National Incident Management System (NIMS) incident command courses including IS-100.C, IS-200.C, IS-700.B, and IS-800.D certifications for emergency response coordination.
• Shipyard Firewatch Training Specialized OSHA fire watch training for shipyard and port facility workers, including annual refresher courses meeting 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E requirements.
• Advanced Industrial Fire Skills Advanced fire response training for industrial emergency response teams, covering aggressive initial attack, hose line operations, SCBA skills, and custom ERT fire brigade training.
• Emergency Response Team Training Customized emergency response team training programs for industrial workplaces including advanced medical response, fire brigade, and integrated emergency management curriculum.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens training (29 CFR 1910.1030) for healthcare providers and general workplace employees, covering exposure control and prevention.
• Stop the Bleed Certification
• AED Sales and Installation Automated External Defibrillator (AED) sales including Heartsine SAM 350P/450P, Cardiac Science Powerheart G5, Zoll AED Plus/3, Defibtech Lifeline, and Physio-Control units with accessories and installation services.
• OSHA Safety Consulting On-site safety consulting services including fire prevention plans, fire response plans, medical response plans, evacuation plans, emergency response plans, respiratory protection plans, and custom fire safety code consulting, priced at $175/hour.
• Home Fire Safety & Preparedness Community-focused home fire safety training covering prevention, evacuation planning, minor first aid skills, CPR basics, and fire extinguisher awareness for neighborhood groups and families.
• Oxygen Administration Training Emergency oxygen administration certification covering delivery systems for breathing and non-breathing patients, pulse oximetry integration, designed for workplace ERT teams and medical offices.
• Hands-Only CPR Training Community and workplace hands-only CPR training based on American Heart Association guidelines, including school programs (Rock the Beat) and general public courses.
• Incident Command Courses Basic and Intermediate Incident Command System training aligned with FEMA NIMS requirements for initial emergency response coordination.
• MER Advanced Medical Training Advanced Medical Response training for industrial settings, covering workplace-specific medical emergencies and emergency stabilization before 911 arrival.

Quantifiable outcome

• Classes described as 'best CPR class they've had' by multiple clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Health & Safety Institute (HSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSI is the nationally recognized leader of training curriculum for healthcare and industrial workplace safety. Code 3 uses HSI-Brand CPR, AED, First Aid, BLS and Bloodborne Pathogen courses. All HSI courses include no on-site fees and student books included at no additional cost.
• American Heart Association (AHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining curriculum based on AHA guidelines for CPR and cardiovascular care. Company retains privilege of teaching AHA classes alongside ASHI curriculum.
• American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASHI curriculum is described as thorough with excellent quality video presentations, realistic scenarios and accurate equipment references. ASHI and Medic First Aid based in Eugene, Oregon.
• Medic First AidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComplementary training curriculum provider alongside ASHI, offering reasonable pricing and valuable student resources including free online manuals and smartphone applications.
• PulsePoint FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit foundation (501(c)(3)) developing smartphone app to alert CPR-trained citizens of nearby cardiac arrest. Code 3 owner Derek Stabell volunteers time to prepare communities for SCA through PulsePoint education.
• Medical Teams InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith-based international medical relief organization receiving company donations since 2024 as part of community giving program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Health & Safety Institute (HSI): Code 3's primary curriculum licensor for CPR, AED, First Aid, BLS, and Bloodborne Pathogens. HSI also operates its own network of authorized training centers and online learning platform, making it both a critical content partner and a direct competitive channel in the same OSHA safety training market.
• EMS Safety Services: National provider of CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training with a network of authorized instructors. Comparable as an OSHA-aligned safety training provider serving similar workplace and healthcare customers across multiple regions.

Emerging players

• ProTrainings: Online-first OSHA safety training provider offering blended and self-paced CPR/First Aid courses with video-based skills verification. Competes primarily on convenience and price in the same core certification categories where Code 3 offers instructor-led training.
• Tactical Medical Solutions (Tac-Med) Training: Provider of advanced trauma and emergency medical training including Stop the Bleed, TCCC, and tactical EMS. Comparable to Code 3's Stop the Bleed and advanced medical courses serving law enforcement, security, and high-risk workplace customers.

Broad incumbents

• National Safety Council: Major national provider of OSHA-compliant workplace safety training including first aid, CPR, and defensive driving. Comparable through overlapping OSHA safety course catalog and enterprise customer base, but operates at much larger scale with broader geographic reach.
• HeartCode / American Heart Association Training Centers: AHA's own network of Training Centers and the HeartCode blended-learning platform directly compete with Code 3's BLS and CPR offerings. Comparable in the healthcare-provider certification segment where AHA curriculum authority is the primary differentiator.
• American Red Cross Training Services: Largest national provider of CPR/AED/First Aid certification and workplace safety training. Directly competes with Code 3 in the same core courses but operates national training centers, online platforms, and enterprise contracts that Code 3 cannot match at scale.

Others

• ASET (American Society of Employers and Technicians) Safety Training: Industry association and training provider offering OSHA workplace safety courses to member companies. Adjacent competitor for industrial safety training contracts, particularly in manufacturing and construction.

Regional players

• Safety Training Seminars: Bay Area-based AHA training center offering BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR, and First Aid courses. Comparable as a regional authorized training center with similar customer mix (healthcare, dental, general workplace) and instructor-led delivery model, though operating in a different geography.
• CPR Certification Seattle: Regional BLS, CPR, and First Aid certification provider serving the Pacific Northwest. Direct competitive overlap with Code 3 in the Seattle metro market, offering similar AHA-aligned courses to healthcare and workplace customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRwAnHCVz-JMB3iz2zN2Q-Q
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bridgeportfolio
• Instagraminstagram.com/codethreetraining
• Xx.com/code3training

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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