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Brandon Fansler, B.S., RN, L.P., NRP

Instructor

Brandon Fansler is an Instructor in the Emergency Medical Services Progressions program.  He is a Licensed Paramedic and has been an EMS provider since 2011.  He began his career in a nontraditional role in a private physician’s office running their infusion clinic and doing clinical research.  In 2016, Brandon graduated from Amarillo College with an Associated Degree in Nursing.  From 2016 to 2024, Brandon worked in the Emergency Rooms at Northwest Texas Hospital and BSA Hospital, including their freestanding Emergency Rooms.  Prior to coming to the EMSP Program as a full-time employee, Brandon spent 13 years as a part-time instructor for the program.  Brandon also has a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Sciences with a minor in biology from West Texas A&M University.  Brandon holds National Registry Paramedic certification as well as numerous other credentials and certifications from agencies including the American Heart Association, Texas Department of State Health Services, the National Association of EMTs, and the Texas Board of Nursing.


Classification: Faculty
Department: Emergency Medical Services Professions
Office: FRA 1028
Phone: 806-457-4461
Email: bkfansler@actx.edu
Campus: First Responders Academy (3891 Plains Blvd, 79102)

 

 

Buddy Todd

Richard "Buddy"  Todd, J.D., B.S., LP

Assistant Professor

BuddyTodd is an Assistant Professor in the Emergency Medical Services Professions program. He is a Licensed Paramedic and has been an EMS provider since 1982. He began his career in Emergency Medical Services as an Emergency Medical Technician with Amarillo Medical Services ("AMS").  In 1984, he graduated from the Texas Tech Health Science Center Paramedic Program and continued working at AMS as a Paramedic and Field Training Officer. In 1986, AMS promoted Buddy to Field Operations Supervisor. In 1988, while working full-time at AMS, Buddy graduated from Wayland Baptist University with a B.S. in Medical Services Administration. In 1989, Buddy left full-time EMS and attended Oklahoma City University School and was awarded a Doctor of Jurisprudence, magna cum laude, in 1991. Subsequently, he practiced trial law for 14 years. After closing his law practice, Buddy was the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the City of Amarillo.  After leaving full-time EMS, Buddy continued to lecture on EMS topics and served as the Chairman of the EMSP Advisory Committee for Amarillo College.  From 1988-89 and 2016-17, Buddy was a part-time faculty member in the AC EMSP Program, becoming full-time faculty in the fall of 2017. In addition to being a Licensed Paramedic, Buddy holds numerous other credentials and certifications from agencies including the American Heart Association, Texas Department of State Health Services and the National Association of EMTs.


Classification: Faculty
Department: Emergency Medical Services Professions
Office: FRA 1030
Phone: 806-457-4463
Email: r0109878@actx.edu
Campus: First Responders Academy (3891 Plains Blvd, 79102)

 

 

Wade Olsen

Charles "Wade" Olsen, M.Ed., L.P., NRP

Program Director and Associate Professor

Wade Olsen is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Emergency Medical Services Professions program. He is a Licensed Paramedic and has been an EMS provider since 1987. He began his career in Emergency Medical Services as a volunteer for the Vega, Texas, Ambulance Service and as a Communications Technician in the PEMSS Dispatch Center at Northwest Texas Hospital. He worked as a Paramedic for Amarillo Medical Services for seven years, promoting to Operations Supervisor, where he served for nine years. Prior to coming to the EMSP Program as a full-time faculty member, Wade worked as a part-time instructor in the program for fourteen years. He began his full-time employment with Amarillo College in August 2006, later becoming the Program Director in 2016. Wade received his Master of Education Degree in Education from Eastern New Mexico University. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from West Texas A&M University and two Associate Degrees; one from Clarendon College and another from Amarillo College. He holds National Registry Paramedic certification as well as numerous other credentials and certifications from agencies including the American Heart Association, and the Texas Department of State Health Services.


Classification: Faculty
Department: Emergency Medical Services Professions
Office: FRA 1047
Phone: 806-457-4467
Email: cwolsen@actx.edu
Campus: First Responders Academy (3891 Plains Blvd, 79102)