My name is Jose Tovar, a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps with 17 years of experience as a Firefighter Paramedic. I am also a LifeVac G.A.R.A. Global Airway Rescue Associate and an HSI Instructor, specializing in Choking First Aid. My background has equipped me to teach Choking First Aid Courses and emphasize the importance of Emergency Preparedness and First Aid Certification.

    I have used Choking First Aid in real-life situations, both on duty and off duty, and I'm proud to say that all of those individuals survived. I have encountered choking incidents where traditional choking first aid techniques were ineffective, necessitating paramedic-level care and secondary interventions.

   Over the past two years, I have taught nearly 2000 adults and youth various essential skills, including CPR First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, and a comprehensive Choking First Aid Course.

   Through this training, I realized that Choking First Aid education and emergency preparedness in America are significantly lacking, and I decided to take action to improve this situation. Additionally, I advocate for the use of devices like LifeVac as part of our first aid certification programs to enhance safety.

   I am very passionate about Choking First Aid due to the real-world choking situations I have encountered. I've witnessed too many individuals hesitant to intervene and others lacking the skills necessary to assist. To address this, I developed a Choking First Aid Course (CFAC) aimed at educating, equipping, and training people to respond effectively in a choking emergency. This course is a vital component of emergency preparedness and is essential for anyone. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of tools like LifeVac in such situations.