About Us

Jeremy Manke, founder of The Life Safety Pro, with his son

About The Life Safety Pro

I have been a firefighter since 1998, when I joined at 16 years old. In more than two decades as a firefighter/paramedic serving the Pittsburgh area, I have seen and felt the heartache that comes with the worst moments of people's lives. I have held injured children. I have watched parents freeze in emergencies because they didn't know what to do. I have responded to calls where the outcome would have been different if someone nearby had known one simple skill.

I have always wished I could have done more.

The Moment That Changed Everything

When my son was born, I understood a new kind of anxiety. For the first time in my career, I wasn't the paramedic on scene. I was the parent. And I realized that no matter how well trained I was, if I wasn't there, I couldn't help.

I started putting together information for my wife. Simple, clear, practical guidance on what to do if something happened when I wasn't home. What to do if our son was choking. How to perform infant CPR. What to keep in a first aid kit and where to put it so she could find it in the dark under pressure.

Over time, without really planning it, I had created a safety program. Eight years later I refined that program, built a kit around it, and founded The Life Safety Pro, because every family deserves to feel as prepared as a paramedic's family.

Who I Am

My name is Jeremy Manke. I am a PA-certified paramedic and firefighter based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with more than two decades of emergency response experience. I have responded to thousands of calls: cardiac arrests, pediatric emergencies, house fires, traumatic injuries, and everything in between.

I am also a Pennsylvania-certified EMS instructor. That means the state has authorized me to train EMTs, advanced EMTs, and paramedics, the same providers who show up when you call 911. When I teach a parent how to help a choking child, I am teaching from the same standards I use to train professional responders.

My credentials include:

  • PA-certified Paramedic, active and licensed in Pennsylvania
  • Pennsylvania-certified EMS Instructor, qualified to teach at the EMT, AEMT, and paramedic levels
  • Certified Firefighter, serving the Pittsburgh area since 1998
  • AHA and HSI certified CPR and First Aid Instructor
  • PQAS-approved Instructor, so our Pediatric CPR and First Aid training meets Pennsylvania state requirements and earns PA Keys continuing education credit
  • Stop the Bleed Instructor
  • Pediatric CPR and First Aid Instructor
  • Featured on Talk Pittsburgh

I am also a father, and that is the credential that matters most to the parents I work with.

What The Life Safety Pro Does

The Life Safety Pro has two sides that work together.

The first is our first aid kits, pediatric-specific kits I designed from scratch because I couldn't find one on the market that worked for real emergencies. Every item inside was chosen by a paramedic based on what children actually need, not what looks complete on a shelf. They come in three sizes:

We also carry the LifeVac choking rescue device as a second-line tool for choking emergencies.

The second is our training: AHA and HSI certified CPR, First Aid, Pediatric Safety, Newborn Safety, and Fire Safety classes offered throughout the Pittsburgh area. We come to you. Evening and weekend availability. No classroom required.

Both exist for the same reason. I want every parent, caregiver, grandparent, and babysitter to feel as prepared as possible before an emergency happens. Because the parents who handle those moments best aren't the ones with medical degrees. They're the ones who were ready.

Why Pittsburgh

I grew up here. I serve here. I respond to emergencies here. The Life Safety Pro is a Pittsburgh business built by a Pittsburgh first responder for Pittsburgh families, and for families everywhere who want the same level of preparation.

I watched Damar Hamlin collapse on national television from the fire station with my crew. I know what those first three minutes mean. I built this business so more families know what to do in those minutes.

What Parents Say

If you have taken a class or purchased a kit and want to share your experience, we would love to hear from you. Your reviews and feedback help other parents make the decision to get prepared, and that decision saves lives.

Get in Touch

Whether you want to book a training class, ask about wholesale kit pricing for your daycare or school, or just have a question about child safety, reach out. I respond personally.

We make things easy and will come to you.

The Life Safety Pro LLC is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based business. Jeremy Manke is a PA-certified paramedic, firefighter, and Pennsylvania-certified EMS instructor. CPR and First Aid training is offered through AHA and HSI. PQAS-approved instructor. The Life Safety Pro is not a medical practice and does not provide medical advice. In an emergency always call 911.