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	Jane Banzhaf Program Assistant jane.banzhaf@rrcc.edu 303.914.6069 Campus Box 15 Jane Banzhaf is a Program Assistant in Instructional Services, working directly under Instructional Dean Lori Burns. Areas supervised by Dean Burns include Emergency and Public Safety, Health Careers, Outdoor Recreation/Leadership, Physician's Assistant, Medical Imaging, the Fitness Center, and the Arvada Red Rocks Campus. Jane finds working with these diverse programs, located at both the Lakewood and Arvada campuses, exciting and rewarding. Jane has found great satisfaction in being part of a team that provides topnotch education and student support, enabling graduates to gain entry to some very competitive careers. Jane holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Technology from Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, Colorado. Her career with Red Rocks began 1994 as administrative assistant to the Red Rocks Law Enforcement Academy.Over the years job duties expanded to include all programs in the newly formed Emergency and Public Safety Department.In February 2006, Jane began her current position as assistant to Dean Burns. When not working at Red Rocks, Jane makes time to sing with the Wheat Ridge Community Chorale, play the piano, garden, sew, paint (watercolor), participate in women's Bible studies and church ministries, and enjoy her three children and seven grandchildren
	Lynn Beltran Emergency and Public Safety Department and Health Careers Department Administrative Assistant lynn.beltran@rrcc.edu 303.914.6462 Campus Box 34 Lynn is the Administrative Assistant for the Emergency and Public Safety Department and the Health Careers Department. She has an Associate Degree in Business with a major in Office Systems Technology from Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Conway, South Carolina. Lynn moved to Colorado in May of 2001 and began working with Red Rocks Community College in November of 2001. She has worked with various departments at the college including Admissions, Computer Technology and Computer Services. She enjoys working with the faculty, staff and students at Red Rocks Community College and enjoys watching people succeed at their dreams.
	Bob Brown Fire Science Technology robert.brown@rrcc.edu 303.914.6338 Campus Box 34 As a full time member of the Red Rocks faculty, Bob has much to offer students. Bob recently retired after 32 years with West Metro Fire Rescue in Lakewood and unincorporated Jefferson County, Colorado. Bob served within all the ranks of the fire district including firefighter, engineer, lieutenant, captain, assistant chief, and deputy chief. Bob served as West Metro's Chief of Department from 1999 to 2004. Bob holds a BA degree in Organizational Development from Regis University and a Public Administration Certificate from the University of Colorado-Denver. Bob has also completed and holds the Executive Fire Officer designation from the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD. Mr. Brown is a certified instructor in Incident Command. He has been court qualified as a fire origin and cause expert and is a certified instructor through the National Fire Academy. Bob also has experience in hazardous materials response, having directed the Bancroft Fire Protection District's HazMat team and as a Board Member and Operations Director for the Jefferson County Hazardous Substance Response Team.
	Steven Brown Emergency Medical Service steven.brown@rrcc.edu 303.914.6441 Campus Box 34 Steve was recently hired as the Coordinator of the Emergency Medical Services department. He has worked in the field of emergency medicine since 1982, and became a Paramedic in 1989. His experience is with fire departments and private ambulances in both urban and rural settings. Steve is passionate about Emergency Medical Service, and loves to share his passion with students. He left the streets to teach full time in 1997, but still finds time to run calls as a volunteer Paramedic for North Fork Fire Department in Buffalo Creek, Colorado.
	Lori Burns Dean lori.burns@rrcc.edu 303.914.6017 Campus Box 15 Lori A. Burns, RN, MSN, has extensive experience in healthcare education, the Emergency Department, as well as the ambulance industry. Ms. Burns has been a nurse since 1978 and received her Bachelors of Science from Viterbo University and a Masters of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of San Diego. Lori has been involved in all the administrative aspects of accredited EMT-Paramedic, RN, MD, and allied health education programs. This includes the coordination of and evaluation of principal instructors, teaching assistant, field and hospital preceptors, clinical and internship assignments and curriculum development. Lori has held the position of Dean of Instruction at Red Rocks Community College since September 2007 and has been responsible for the Arvada Campus since that time. Her areas of responsibility include, Health Careers, Emergency Medical and Public Safety, Outdoor Recreation, and Physical Education.
	Tim Floyd Fire Science Technology tim.floyd@rrcc.edu 303.914.6364 Campus Box 34 Captain Tim Floyd, retired, is a full time member of the Red Rocks Community College faculty. Captain Floyd is in tune with the needs of emergency service organizations. Tim has 34 years of experience in the Fire Service. Tim was one of the first, Swedish Hospital trained, Paramedics in Colorado and was a Captain for 29 years with Littleton Fire Rescue retiring in 2007. Captain Floyd holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, an EMT and has extensive Incident Command experience and training with the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg MD. Captain Floyd is passionate about sharing his expertise and experience with future Firefighter and Fire Officers. Captain Floyd is a member of the Society for the Preservation and Maintenance of Antique Fire Apparatus. He shares ownership of two. Extremely nice fire engines. Tim’s collection includes a 1950 Seagrave, which served as Denver Fire’s Engine #7 for decades and a 1956 American LaFrance from Delaware.
	Art Gomez Fire Academy art.gomez@rrcc.edu 303.914.6405 Campus Box 34 As the Fire Academy Coordinator, Art Gomez has much to offer students. Art has an 18-year background in the fire service and has been a Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant, and station Captain. A native of Colorado, Art grew up in the south Denver area and is particularly familiar with metro-area firefighting. Art retired from the Castlewood Fire Department, now known as South Metro, and is now developing the CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) preparatory course at Red Rocks Community College. Art’s hobbies include woodworking and playing the guitar. He’s also been known to give award winning speeches on many subjects, but mostly humor.
	Bill Haas, MA Outdoor Education & Park Ranger Technology bill.haas@rrcc.edu 303.914.6238 Campus Box 20 Life is exciting! Our Emergency Services Department is proud to offer a career as a Park Ranger to interested persons who want the opportunity to "work in the wild" and challenge life itself as an active and knowledgeable participant. Having always been a student of the great outdoors myself, I participate in adventurous pursuits such as skiing, climbing, snow shoeing, winter ecological research, rafting, mountain biking, backpacking, and the list goes on & on. I hold a Master of Arts degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Outdoor/Adventure Physical Education, and in 1997 I joined the faculty at Red Rocks Community College. Now, through the Park Ranger and Outdoor Education programs, I help college students' experience and learn the fine arts and skills of Outdoor Leadership, Wilderness Survival, Orienteering, Backpacking, Mountaineering, Winter Wilderness Skills, and much more.
	Ivo Roospold Emergency Management and Planning ivo.roospold@rrcc.edu 303.914.6404 Campus Box 34 Ivo is the Emergency Management and Planning Coordinator, recently retired as the Training Director for the Colorado Office of Emergency Management. He has years of experience both in adult education and emergency management.
	Robert Vroman BS NREMT-P robert.vroman@rrcc.edu 303.914.6552 Campus Box 34 Robert has been involved in all levels of EMS for 18 years working with both rural and urban services as a provider and educator. He has a degree in Emergency Medical Care from Western Carolina University, and is currently pursuing a Master's of Education specializing in adult education. In addition to his medical background Robert also has a background in technical rescue and has served on technical rescue and USAR teams for several departments. Robert is active in the publication of EMS journal articles and textbooks. He has contributed to and reviewed numerous publications for all levels of provider, including serving as the associated editor for Paramedic Practice Today: Above and Beyond (Mosby, 2009). Robert is also a popular and frequent speaker at EMS conferences nationwide.
	Janice Worthem Chair of the Emergency & Public Safety Department janice.worthem@rrcc.edu 303.914.6464 Campus Box 34 Please check back for bio information.