Technical Trainers

Greg has extensive experience in technical rescue and risk management within high-risk environments. His background spans adventure sports, outdoor education, and professional rescue, giving him a unique blend of real-world experience and instructional expertise.

Throughout his career, Greg has been in positions where he has responsibility for safety, staff training, and risk management in highly dynamic and unpredictable environments. He also serves as a Mountain Rescue team member, gaining firsthand experience in complex rescue operations in challenging mountainous terrain, an environment he worked in as a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor for many years.

Now, as Technical Training Manager at Outreach Rescue, Greg plays a pivotal role in developing and delivering cutting-edge rescue training programmes. He ensures that courses remain at the forefront of industry standards, equipping professionals with the skills they need to operate safely and effectively in extreme conditions.

Dave is a highly skilled rescue professional with 30 years of experience as a firefighter with Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service. His expertise includes 12 years in rope rescue and seven years as part of the Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) team. Throughout his career, he has held multiple instructor roles, training firefighters and rescue professionals in complex rescue techniques.

Now part of the Outreach Rescue team, Dave ensures that every candidate leaves training not just with a certificate but with the practical skills and confidence to operate safely in high-risk environments.

Steve brings a diverse skill set to Outreach Rescue, combining experience in the armed forces, fire service, personal training, and rock-climbing instruction. His extensive background in emergency response and technical rescue allows him to train students to become confident rescue team members.

Hearing how the skills he teaches have been used in real-world rescues is the most rewarding part of his job.

Through a combination of working in diverse environments and professions, Ollie has developed clear communication skills, adaptable teaching methods, and the ability to solve problems in complex situations. His strong sense of empathy allows him to tailor his instructional approach to support individuals effectively throughout their course.

Delegates can expect a structured, honest, and personalised approach, with plenty of encouragement to ask questions, learn from mistakes, and leave feeling confident they’ve been thoroughly and fairly assessed to make the right decisions when it matters most.

With a background in civil engineering and 24 years of running his own construction company, Jurgen brings a unique technical perspective to rescue training. His engineering knowledge is particularly valuable in Paratech Heavy Lifting and Bariatric rescue, where understanding structural forces and safe load management is critical.

Jurgen’s personal experience in mountain rescue, rope access, and water safety adds another layer to his teaching. He takes pride in making complex technical content accessible, helping emergency service professionals develop the skills they need to keep themselves and their teams safe.

Jim has over 20 years of experience in construction and renewable energy before joining Outreach Rescue. Since then, he has specialised in Confined Space entry and rescue, using his real-world industry knowledge to train professionals.

His expertise in City & Guilds instructor training, industrial rescue, and equipment management ensures that Outreach’s facilities and training gear are always up to the highest standards. He enjoys making complex rescue techniques easy to understand using simple analogies.

Paul is an expert in emergency and disaster management, combining academic research with hands-on experience in incident command. As an Assistant Professor at Coventry University, he teaches emergency management at a high level. His practical experience includes working as a Fire Service Incident Command Assessor at the strategic level and serving as a senior fire and rescue officer.

His passion for passing on knowledge makes him a key part of the Outreach Rescue team, ensuring professionals across emergency services and industry are prepared for major incidents.

With a strong background in outdoor education, Mark has spent his career leading wilderness expeditions, training teams in water rescue, and providing safety cover for industry. He is a qualified PADI Divemaster and an experienced water rescue instructor, specialising in awareness and response techniques.

Mark’s passion lies in helping students develop confidence in high-risk environments, ensuring they have the skills to respond effectively in emergency situations.

With 15 years of experience in water rescue training, Richard brings strong instructional skills and hands-on expertise to Outreach Rescue. His deep understanding of water-based operations ensures that students receive practical, high-quality training that prepares them for real-world scenarios.

Mark brings ten years of British Army service and over thirty years in the fire service, specialising in rescue and incident management. He now leads training delivery at Outreach Rescue, ensuring courses run smoothly and meet the highest standards.

He is motivated by helping new and returning candidates achieve their qualifications, and he finds the interaction with people on training courses especially rewarding.