Introducing SafetyFirst DMV's Instructors

The Instructors at SafetyFirst DMV have a passion for community service! They have many years of service in a variety of disciplines and are striving to continue to provide community service.

We are constantly looking for new instructors who have a strong commitment to providing community service and to instructing CPR and AED Certification and First Aid Training courses in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Let us know that you are "committed" to service and wish to join our team by completing our Instructor Request Form.

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Karen Kendra Holmes

Owner & CEO, NSC ID # 1052940

Karen Kendra Holmes works for the Federal Government as a Safety Officer and is a Cadre Member with the Disaster Team. Because of her deep commitment to ensure safe and healthy environments for all people, she has decided to share her training in Life Support. She was one of 42 females from around the world in a special 2015 edition The Platform Magazine for up and coming inspiring women for their achievements with a purpose making a contributing difference in their communities. In October 2013 she received "Soldier of the Year" by the State Guard Association of the United States out of 24 states and 23 thousand soldiers. In December 2012 she received "Soldier of the Year" by the Maryland State Guard Association and The Maryland Defense Force. She was selected in August 2012 by The International Women's Leadership Association, "A Woman of Outstanding Leadership in the Business Owner Division". She has been doing volunteer work with the Maryland Defense Force under the Maryland National Guards with the Chaplain's Unit as a Chaplain's Assistance, Force Protection, and with the Honor Guards. She has been doing volunteer work with the American Red Cross for the National Capital Region since 2009 on the Disaster Action Team (DAT) and over sees the MASS Care for Montgomery County Chapter. For several years, she has been volunteering with Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs) in Prince George's County, MD, and also with the Medical Reserve Corps. Karen previously volunteered with the MNCPPC Park Police Prince George's County Division for 7 years, 5 of them as their President, and received several awards for her service. She serves on the board for Equality Maryland and the board for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Prince George's County, MD. She is certified as an instructor through the National Safety Council (NSC). Karen believes whole heartedly in the importance of and Giving Back to her Community, and looks forward to serving as a training resource for First Aid, CPR, and AED.