Lead Instructor

Franklin Roche is a front-line emergency responder and Paramedic with over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine. Known for his precision, calm presence, and straightforward teaching style, he brings the same level of focus and professionalism from the field into every class he teaches. Through 1 Heartbeat Life Savers, Franklin provides practical, real-world training that prepares leading professionals, students, and families to respond with confidence when seconds matter.

He teaches with purpose, clarity, and a commitment to making every person capable, prepared, and ready to act when it matters most.

Prepare. Protect. Prevent.

Curious to know how it all started?

Before 1 Heartbeat Life Savers came to life, there was simply Franklin — a young man stepping into the world of emergency medicine with one goal: to help people when it mattered most. Over the next 20 years, he built a reputation on the front lines as a Paramedic known for his precision, calm under pressure, and ability to take command in moments when most people freeze.

Franklin didn’t just work in emergency medicine — he lived it. He responded to real calls, real families, real heartbreak, and real miracles. Every shift strengthened the same truth: most emergencies aren’t won by luck — they’re won by preparation.

That truth became the foundation of everything he would later build.

People around him always noticed something different. He didn’t just do his job — he explained it, he taught it, he broke things down in a way that made people feel capable instead of intimidated. Whether it was a new firefighter on shift, a parent asking questions, or a coworker wanting clarity, Franklin was always the one teaching without even trying.

With time, a pattern became clear:

 People learned best from him.
People trusted him.
People left better because of him.

And that is where the idea for 1 Heartbeat Life Savers was born.

What started as Franklin helping one person at a time grew into a vision for hands-on, real-world training — the kind that actually prepares people for emergencies in their homes, workplaces, and communities. With over two decades of field experience, he knew exactly what people needed to know… and what they didn’t.

So he stepped into his purpose:
to train others with the same skill, clarity, and confidence he brings to every emergency call.

Today, Franklin teaches families, professionals, students, teams, and organizations across Hillsborough County. His classes reflect who he is — steady, clear, direct, and grounded. No fluff, no confusion, just real training designed to save real lives.

He shows up with the same message for everyone:
If you want to be the one who steps forward instead of freezes — learn the skills that matter before the moment arrives. And that’s how his story continues, one student at a time, one class at a time, one heartbeat at a time.