Pre-hospital Water Rescue Training

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Gen 9/10, Lifeguarding since 16, believing attention and prevention to be the biggest skills of the job. Teaching newly qualified staff and assisting the management team with on the floor decisions. 

RLSS Open Water Lifeguard shore based water safety for swimming events. Having been safety manager and team leader for large summer events, using my pre-hospital experience to provide advanced care such as improvising stretchers. 

My water rescue and clinical experience makes me great for your private hire. Notably during filming, kid clubs, and small/private events such as parties or weddings. Able to produce evacuation and emergency action plans for events isolated by causeways or tidal crossings, such as Osea Island. A First Responder Bag, Throwbag, and Torpedo Buoy can be provided. 

With Powerboat Level 2, internal training, and Atlantic Pacific SAR Fundamentals, I have travelled the UK providing work on Rescue Boats and Lifeboats for non-tidal/coastal waters. Providing rescue at events such as the World Triathlon Series, London Triathlon, T100 series, and the 2024 Paralympic Qualifiers. 

Proving safety to fellow kayakers and paddleboarders, whilst out with youth, with the canoe club, or at events such as Triathlon or 24hr swim races, Level Water and Festivals.

In the near future gaining my Advanced Powerboat, Commercial endorsement, and Powerboat Instructor. With the possibility of work as a Zodiac driver in the Atlantic, or volunteering in the Mediterranean with NGO's to rescue refugees.  Combining both the ocean and medicine.

Having been through ASA 1-7, and Rookie Lifeguard myself I started to find my interest in teaching when watching and assisting with lessons whilst lifeguarding. I now teach under Swim England Level 2, having taught at mainstream schools, and at a small private swim schools. 

A Royal Life Saving Society Trainer Assessor, I train and assess Pool/Open Water Lifeguards across East Anglia, South East, and London. Also providing other RLSS courses such as NRASTC, WRET, ATPRA, SPERA.

Providing education and awareness to the public and youth groups. This is through tailored talks such as teaching about Ice, Cold Water Shock, or Hypothermia. Also, through recognised programs such as Water Rescue Equipment Training, and RLSS Save a Life Series. 

Using my Level 3 Award in Education and Training, I routinely provide First Aid at Work training, including EFAW, PEFAW, PFAW. 

I am part of a team that provides First Aid at Work to a security firm. Providing quarterly  tailored CPD, with trauma training and large scale moulages to this London security firm, which includes servicemen from the Royal Gurkha Regiments.  

Currently FREC4 (PHEM Descriptor E), and soon to qualify as a Paramedic (PHEM Descriptor G), I hope to teach advanced courses such as FREC pathway, Casualty Care, whilst teaching Student Paramedics on shift as a mentor, and at University as an Associate Lecturer.