Amador County resident Lee R. Winton has joined Cosumnes River College as an Assistant Professor of Fire Technology. Winton most recently served as the Deputy Chief for the Amador El Dorado Unit of Cal Fire before retiring in June 2008. Winton, who has 34 years of fire service experience, will teach not only at the CRC main campus but also at the Amador Learning Center beginning August 27. "I'm really excited to be teaching in Amador County," said Lee Winton, Assistant Professor of Fire Technology. "Being a local resident and 31-year veteran of Cal Fire and having served more than 18 years in the Amador County area, I feel this opportunity gives me the chance to share my experiences with current and future fire service professionals and students." Students interested in the FT 300 course may enroll online at www.crc.losrios.edu. Anyone with questions may contact the CRC Careers & Technology division office at 916-691-7391 for more information.