Downers Grove CPR

Downers Grove CPR, founded in 2014 and based in Lombard, IL, provides CPR, First Aid, and AED training and program management for individuals and organizations across Illinois. The team trains more than 2,500 people each year, including healthcare professionals, childcare staff, educators, new parents, babysitters, and corporate teams. Courses include American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS, along with HSI options, delivered in-class at its training site or on-site at workplaces.

Beyond certification courses, Downers Grove CPR supports employers with corporate CPR/AED program management, OSHA compliance verification, and AED equipment selection. The company sells AEDs and cabinets, assists with installation, and familiarizes staff with the specific AED model in use.

Downers Grove CPR was established by David Cotterell, a retired firefighter/paramedic who began his EMS career in 1999 and later served as a CPR Instructor and Training Site Coordinator before retiring from the Glenview Fire Department in 2023 to focus on education. The organization maintains local ties, including alignment with the Addison Fire Protection District and a partnership with Ready Response.

Training is hands-on and designed to build practical skills for responding to cardiac emergencies, from high-acuity clinical settings to schools, childcare programs, and office environments.