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When Lisa was 16, she was involved in a serious auto accident and her friend was critically injured. Lisa did her best to help her friend with the brief first aid training that she received in her school health class. Fortunately, her friend recovered. After the accident, Lisa was determined to know all that she could about Field Emergency Medicine in the event that she would need the skills again, and took an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class. This prompted a career in Emergency Medical Services.

Lisa attended BSU studying Health Science and subsequently entered a Paramedic program. After years employed as a Paramedic for Ada County Paramedics, she began teaching CPR and Basic and Advanced Life Support classes where she found a new passion in sharing her knowledge and experience and helping students feel confident in their life saving skills.

Lisa enjoys Idaho’s great outdoors which includes riding her bike, camping, rafting, and hiking, and working in her yard. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and volunteering as an actor with her local musical theater group.

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I started my EMS career in Alaska 36 years ago as an EMT.  During this time, I was fortunate enough to become an advanced EMT and structural and wildland firefighter. I served on the

Helicopter for wildfires and many fixed wing transfers for EMS.  I fell in love with emergency services and knew that’s what I wanted to do.  I moved to Idaho in the late 80s and began working for Ada County Paramedics as and advanced EMT before becoming a Paramedic.  I eventually became the education coordinator and course coordinator for a paramedic program. Due to a back injury I left the field and worked full time in EMS education. I also worked part time on call as a paramedic for Kuna fire, which allowed me to stay involved in patient care.  During this time, I also worked as a remote paramedic on wildland fires. Over the years I have taught multiple EMT courses including the program manager and instructor for Nampa School District.  

I am currently retired, but volunteer for Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue and a member of the technical rescue team.  In my free time I enjoy hiking, camping, kayaking, traveling and helping out on my son’s ranch. 

Jolie has been a nurse for 20 years, with 14 of those years in the Emergency Dept. She has been teaching AHA courses for five years. 

Gina comes to the treasure valley with over 20 years experience in the medical field.  As an Emergency Room Technician, she worked closely with ER Physicians, Nurses, nursing students and EMTs.   She was a pivotal member of the CODE team and often asked to assist with Emergency Procedures.  Her love for teaching developed as she was asked to help nursing students navigate thru the Emergency Room and to help train new Emergency Room Technicians.

In Gina’s off time, she enjoys exploring her new home state, cooking and spending time outdoors with her dog.

Retired from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department after a 30 year career in Law Enforcement. POST Master Instructor. First aid/CPR, Stop the bleed, Tac Med, Active Shooter Prevention and Rescue Task Force Instructor. 21 year Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor. United States Army Medic. Developed Combat Life Saver for the 11th Calvary. Paramedic and EMT prior certifications. 42 years of Public Safety Experience 

Randall Feaster has had a long EMS career with the last 29 years serving as a paramedic with Ada County Paramedics. While at Ada County, Randall has enjoyed over 20 years as a Field Training Officer and an AHA instructor.  During his career, he has also served as a flight-paramedic in Nevada.  He recently retired from full-time service in his position as an EMS Training Captain in September 2020 but continues to serve as a part-time field paramedic, Kuna Fire District Commissioner, and part-time educator. 

I graduated with a BSN from The Ohio State University in 1979, and worked at the University of
California, San Francisco in the Cardiac Care Unit for 6 years. In 1989 I received a Master of Science in
Nurse Anesthesia from the Medical College of Virginia. After working at the Cincinnati VA Medical
Center for three years, my wife and I moved to Boise in 1993 where I practiced anesthesia at St. Als, the
Boise VAMC and St. Luke’s until retiring in 2020. For 8 years I served in the Idaho Army National Guard
and Army Reserves. From 2003-2009 I was a Reserve Deputy for the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. I have
been a member of the Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue Unit since 2015. With our dog, Winston, my
wife and I enjoy camping and hiking in the mountains of Idaho.

I have been a Critical Care Nurse for over 31 years and a Flight Nurse for the last 23. When I am not flying with Air St. Luke's...which I love my job or teaching an AHA course; I am riding my sweet horse Will, and packing my mule Earl in the backcountry. We belong to Treasure Valley Backcountry Horseman of Idaho and our mission is to keep our beautiful wilderness trails open, all while enjoying some of the most majestic alpine lakes in Idaho. My greatest treasure is the amazing family I have been blessed with. I've been married 37 years with 2 phenomenal kids and 5 of the most precious grandbabies. Life is Good and God is Great!

Colin Sesek has been working in EMS for over 15 years. He started as a combat medic in the 82nd Airborne division but has since become a Special Operations Combat Medic in 19th Special Forces Group. He has deployed overseas to multiple locations in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. He is currently an EMT instructor with the Nampa School District. In his off-time he enjoys everything Idaho has to offer including camping, hiking and kayaking.