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Tim Ballentyne, BS, NREMT-P
17 Years Experience- Public Safety
Technical Rescue Technician
Bike EMS Team Member

Tim currently works as a Paramedic and Fire Captain for a large urban municipal fire department located in the central region of Arizona. He maintains instructor and program management credentials in CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, PEPP, AMLS and 12 Lead ECG.

Tim holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Management and is known for his approachable non intimidating approach to adult education. Tim has been instrumental in implementing numerous community based programs in his efforts to empower our civilian based rescuers.

Contact Tim via email - tballentyne@lifesafetysolutionsllc.com
 
 
Lisa Newton, RN
20 Years Experience - Prehospital and Hospital Based Healthcare
Trauma Nurse Specialist
ED Nurse of the Year Award Recipient

Lisa currently works as a Clinical Resource Nurse for the Phoenix Children's Hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. She maintains instructor and program management credentials in CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, PEPP and ENPC.

Lisa is currently pursuing her graduate degree in Family Nurse Practice. She has served as both a fixed and rotor wing Flight Nurse allowing her to gain valuable insight into the prehospital arena and has educated EMT's, Paramedics, Nurses and Physicians throughout her career. Lisa is known for her ability to interpret complicated subject matter and convey it into a palatable instructional format.

Contact Lisa via email - lnewton@lifesafetysolutionsllc.com
 
 
B. JosephBrian Joseph, BS, NREMT-P
12 Years Experience- Public Safety
Paramedic of the Year Award Recipient
Firefighter of the Year Award Recipient

Brian currently serves as an  Paramedic and ARFF certified Firefighter  for a large urban municipal fire department located in the central region of Arizona. He maintains instructor and coordinator credentials in CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, PEPP, PHTLS and AMLS. Brian also serves as a primary EMT-Basic and EMT-Paramedic instructor and session manager.

Brian holds a Bachelors Degree in Speech Communications. As Valedictorian of his Paramedic class in 2000, he quickly established a strong reputation as being a dedicated and knowledgeable Paramedic. Brian enjoys teaching because it “forces me to stay up to date with current trends and treatment options.” Brian is currently pursuing a MBA-Leadership degree through Grand Canyon University.
 

Contact Brian via email - bjoseph@lifesafetysolutionsllc.com

 


 

 

John Tobin, AAS, NREMT-P
11 Years Experience- Public Safety
Toxicology Paramedic 


John currently works as a Paramedic and Fire Captain for a large urban municipal fire department located in the central region of Arizona. He maintains instructor and program management credentials in CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, PEPP, AMLS and 12 Lead ECG.

John holds two Associate Degrees, in Paramedicine and Fire Science. He has served extensively as a field Paramedic Preceptor insuring that students achieve the highest quality of vehicular internships. John is also an experienced National Registry Examiner for both EMT-Basics and EMT-Paramedic candidates.

Contact John via email - jtobin@lifesafetysolutionsllc.com

 


    
Dave Sargent, NREMT-P
24 Years Experience- Public Safety
Hazardous Materials Technician

Dave currently works as a Paramedic and Fire Captain for a large urban municipal fire department located in the Phoenix metropolitan area of Arizona. He maintains instructor and program management credentials in CPR, First Aid, ACLS and PALS.
 

Dave has a diverse background which ranges from private to municipal, and military experience. He has instructed for over 10 years on EMS, hazardous materials, toxicology, WMD, and fire science subject matter and holds teaching certificates for AHA, ASHI, Department of Homeland Security, IAFF, Arizona State Fire Marshal and Maricopa Community Colleges. Dave is currently pursuing his Bachelors degree in Leadership from Northern Arizona University.

Contact Dave via email - dsargent@lifesafetysolutionsllc.com


 
Jerome Schirmer, NREMT-P
23 Years Experience- Public Safety
Technical Rescue Technician
Toxicology Paramedic
 

Jerome currently works as a Paramedic and Fire Captain for a large urban municipal fire department located in the East valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan area. He maintains instructor and program management credentials in CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, PEPP, AMLS and Technical Rescue Technician 200.

Jerome has taught various community college level programs ranging from Basic EMT to Fire Service Education. He served as a rotor wing Flight Paramedic for 7 years which allowed many opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals all over the Southwestern United States.

Contact Jerome via email - jschirmer@lifesafetysolutionsllc.com

 


 

 

Jeremy Reed, NREMT-P
11 Years Experience- Public Safety
Technical Rescue Technician
Wildland Firefighter

 

Jeremy currently works as a Paramedic and Firefighter for a large urban municipal fire department located in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Jeremy has been directly involved in formalized Fire Explorer programs for many years and is himself a product of such a program. He maintains instructor and program management credentials in CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, PEPP and AMLS.

Jeremy has been involved in prehospital education for several years and has functioned as an instructor and session manager for EMT-Paramedic programs and various continuing education programs. Jeremy truly enjoys education and believes his strengths are in mentoring others through his involvement in various types of education and development programs.

 

Contact Jeremy via email - jreed@lifesafetysolutionsllc.com


 
James Johnson, AAS, NREMT-P
14 Years Experience Public Safety
Toxicology Paramedic
Bike EMS Team Member
American Council of Exercise Fitness Trainer
 
James is currently working as a Paramedic and Fire Captain for a large urban municipal fire department located in the central region of Arizona. He maintains instructor and program management credentials in CPR, First-Aid, ACLS, PALS and AMLS.
 
James holds an Associates Degree in Fire Science and is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science degree in Paramedicine through Northern Arizona University. Over the past four years, he has served as a paramedic preceptor and has been involved with instructing numerous EMT-Basic and EMT-Paramedic programs specifically on the subject of health and wellness.
 
Contact James via email - jjohnson@lifesafetysolutionsllc.com
 

 
Cory Gerard, NREMT-P
11 Years Experience- Public Safety
Toxicology Paramedic 

Cory currently works as a Paramedic and Fire Captain for a large urban municipal fire department located in the central region of Arizona. He maintains instructor and program management credentials in CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, PEPP and AHLS.

Cory has been involved in prehospital education for several years and has functioned as an instructor, course manager and recently has served as the assistant coordinator for the East Valley Coalition Paramedic Training Program. Cory enjoys education and believes his strengths are in teaching pharmacology and cardiology.

Contact Cory via email - cgerard@lifesafetysolutionsllc.
 

 
Mike Connor, NREMT-P
10 Years Experience- Public Safety
Toxicology Paramedic 
Award Recipient Outstanding Paramedic - Arizona Emergency Medical System (AEMS)- 2005

Mike currently works as a Paramedic and Fire Captain for a large urban municipal fire department located in the East valley of the Phoenix-Mesa metropolitan area. Mike originally began his career in Southern California working as a Firefighter / EMT-Basic in San Diego, before relocating to Arizona. He maintains instructor and program management credentials in CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, PEPP and AHLS.

Mike has been involved in prehospital education for several years now and has functioned as an instructor, course manager and recently as the assistant coordinator for the East Valley Coalition Paramedic Training Program. Mike enjoys teaching rapid sequence induction (RSI) and cardiology.

Contact Mike via email - mconnor@lifesafetysolutionsllc.com
 

 
Stephen J. Knox, AAS, NREMT-P
13 Years Experience- Public Safety
Toxicology Paramedic 
EMS Bike Team Member
Wildland Firefighter

Stephen currently works as a Paramedic and Fire Engineer for a large urban municipal fire department located in the East valley of the Phoenix-Mesa metropolitan area. He maintains instructor and program management credentials in CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, PEPP and AMLS.

Stephen holds two degrees in Fire Science and Paramedicine. He has been involved in prehospital education for several years and has functioned as an instructor and course manager. He is known for his expertise in EMT-Basic refresher training and has served as a program coordinator on numerous courses. Stephen is a well respected Paramedic preceptor and is a credentialed National Registry skills examiner.

Contact Stephen via email - sknox@lifesafetysolutionsllc.com
 
 
Annie Hill, RN
24 Years Experience - Prehospital and Hospital Based Healthcare
Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
Certified Car Seat Technician

Annie currently works as a Registered Nurse and Preceptor for the Maricopa Medical Center Pediatric Emergency Department located in Phoenix, Arizona. She maintains instructor and program management credentials in CPR, PALS, PEPP, PITLS and ENPC.

Annie holds PALS American Heart Association Regional Faculty credentialing. She has served as a fixed-wing Flight Nurse allowing her to gain valuable insight into the prehospital arena and has educated EMT's, Paramedics, Nurses and Physicians throughout her career. Annie is known for her approachable demeanor and profound knowledge base on pediatric emergencies and critical care.

Contact Annie via email - ahill@lifesafetysolutionsllc.com


 
Ken Bruck, AAS, NREMT-P
24 Years Experience- Public Safety
 


Ken currently works as a Paramedic and Fire Captain for a large urban municipal fire department located in the central region of Arizona. He maintains instructor and program management credentials in CPR, ACLS, PALS, PEPP and PHTLS. Ken holds a degree in Fire Science.

Ken has been involved in prehospital education for several years and has functioned as an instructor, course manager and previously has served as the assistant coordinator for the Southwest Paramedic Training Academy. Ken is known throughout the valley for his positive education style and his exceptional knowledge base in ACLS and trauma patient management.

Contact Ken via email - kbruck@lifesafetysolutionsllc.com
 
 

 
Chuck Busboom, NREMT-P
 
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Dean Gehl,NREMT-P
 
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