Wilmington Small Biz Profile: Beck Safety and Education

WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington resident Robert Beck knew that he always loved teaching, and 2014, he combined his love of educating and his experience with the Reading Fire Department to form Beck Safety and Education.

Beck travels to various homes and businesses throughout the greater Boston area to teach CPR, AED and First Aid classes to a wide range of students. This U.S. Navy Veteran funs a one man band teaching vital skills to businesses and homeowners.

Beck has lived in Wilmington with his wife and two daughters for the past 25 years, and brings 26 years of experience with the Reading Fire Department with him to every job.

In celebration of Small Business Saturday, we spoke to Beck about his business.

When did you open/launch?

I started the business in January 2014.

What made you decide to open this type of business?

I have always enjoyed teaching and I taught CPR at the Fire station for over 20 years before starting my own business.

What do you like best about it?

I enjoy the fact that the training I provide has the potential to save a life, I respond to 911 calls every day so I teach what is actually going to occur during an emergency .

What is your biggest struggle?

The biggest struggle I see every day comes from businesses and local residents who have suffered or witnessed a tragedy and now are looking for training. None of us have a crystal ball, and bad things can happen to good people, so I recommend this training for everyone who is willing to help save a life.

What do you see for the future?

I would like to expand my business in the future, maybe after my fire career is over and I have more time to dedicate to teaching.

Name another local business you’d send customers to:

The local business that I would recommend is Eastern Bank on Main Street. I use them for my personal as well as business banking and they have always helped me if I encountered any problems.

Image via Robert Beck