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#236 Trenches, Trauma & Time Critical Rescue with Mike Maybin of IRRTC Jun 17, 2023

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Mike Maybin is the Co-founder - Director of IRRTC Rescue LTD
Mike has a unique horizontal approach to learning and passing knowledge on through proven educational methods. He is passionate about this from every level - basic up to more advanced. His expertise is wide ranging from Trauma, Military, Trench rescue, vehicle rescue and collision which he delivers through exposure to real world incidents in emergency services and the continual development of technology.
His company IRRTC delivers bespoke content to military, emergency services and security organisations & specialist industries.
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WFS 2023 Women in the Fire Service UK National Training and Development Event Jun 14, 2023

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The WFS renowned national event has been running for over two decades and is open to all genders in any role in the Fire and Rescue Service. Everyone is welcome.
Fuel your motivation to learn new skills, invest in your development and discover your true potential. A space to connect with like-minded professionals across a multitude of Services.

Be Inspired

Inspire Others

Expand Your Network

Empower Yourself

Unlock Potential
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#235 Victoria Phillips Lead Veterinarian for UKISAR and Certified Coach Jun 10, 2023

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Victoria is a Veterinary Surgeon and Certified Coach experienced at resolving personal and professional challenges. Manager within Dogs Trust's veterinary team to provide the best possible care to dogs within UK-based rehoming centres, outreach and worldwide projects.
I first met Victoria in her role as Lead Veterinarian for UKISAR where he is in charge of Coordinating a team of three vets to ensure high welfare standards, health and safety of the canine team during training exercises and international deployment.
She is also a Trustee for the international development charity, PENHA, including leading a project to improve working animal welfare and community resilience in the Horn of Africa.
Her other voluntary roles include mentoring disadvantaged women through Luminary Bakery.
She has travelled to over 65 countries and worked in over 14 as a veterinary project manager, as well as teaching veterinary students and staff in developing countries.
She has a wealth of knowledge and is one of my favourite friends to have as a guest on the podcast.
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#234 Ricky Lightfoot Jun 03, 2023

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Ricky Lightfoot is a firefighter & British runner who has been a world champion in trail running and a medallist.
Here is a few of his stats: Medalist in the World Long Distance Mountain Running Challenge, Three Peaks Race, Wasdale, Borrowdale, Ennerdale, Three Shires and Skiddaw, He won the Lakeland Classics Trophy series in 2007 and 2015. Internationally he won the Zegama-Aizkorri race in 2009, finished third in that season’s Skyrunner World Series.
He was also third in the World Long Distance Mountain Running Challenge that year when the event was incorporated into the Kaisermarathon in Söll. He won the Hammer Trail in Denmark, his first ultramarathon, in 2012. In 2013, he won the IAU Trail World Championships when the competition was held in Llanrwst. Also that year, he won the Trail du Colorado in Réunion and the Otter Trail Run in South Africa.

In 2014, he was victorious at the Dodo Trail in Mauritius and the following year he won the Ultra SkyMarathon Madeira. He has also been sponsored by Salomon since 2008 and most recently In 2022, he won the Man versus Horse Marathon yes you read that right VS A HORSE
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basically he is a BEAST.... enjoy listening
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#233 Candace Miller SFJ Awards May 27, 2023

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Today we are talking Personal development, adult education and the resurgence of apprenticeships in the emergency services sector with Candace Miller.
Candace is the Executive Director at The Workforce Development Trust (best known as Skills for Health/Skills for Justice) in addition to being Managing Director of the sector specialist Awarding Organisation, SFJ Awards Ltd.
She is a highly experienced leader within the not-for-profit/charitable education and training sector, with over 30 years experience in researching, developing and delivering strategic initiatives to improve vocational education and training.
Candace has a passion in advocating for effective workforce and organisational development processes within services provided for public benefit, so that staff flourish and services are sustainable and effective.
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#232 Rudy Reyes, Warrior mindset & Operational readiness May 20, 2023

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Rodolfo "Rudy" Reyes is an American conservationist, martial arts instructor, actor, and former active duty United States Marine. He is best known for portraying himself in the TV series SAS Who Dares Wins & Generation Kill.
In 1998, Reyes joined the United States Marine Corps and was ultimately selected for (and passed) Marine Recon training. He served in Afghanistan and took part in the Iraq war. Reyes served on the USS Dubuque and often led platoon PT sessions on ship. During the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Reyes was a team leader within the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, which became the tip of the spear as the 1st Marine Division advanced on Baghdad; journalist Evan Wright embedded within Reyes' platoon and later wrote Generation Kill, a book depicting the events of the invasion from the perspective of the Recon Marines.
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#231 Dan Quinn & Steve Sadler May 13, 2023

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Dan Quinn is Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Steven Sadler is the UK's leading On-call expert. Steve has served in four Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) throughout England: Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, Staffordshire and Shropshire. He has used his research expertise working as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Keele University, alongside this fire service experience to develop research and data solutions and innovations intended to help FRSs improve the availability of On-call fire engines in England.
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As a professional researcher he has supported numerous fire and rescue services, including:

Having developed the country's only research-led model of good practice for the availability of On-call fire engines at Keele University in collaboration with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Supported production of FRSs HMICFRS Action Plans
Supported the Irish Fire and Rescue Service's Retained Duty System Review
Has recently been shortlisted for EFE Innovation of the Year for his work with Shropshire FRS sustaining their On-call success which was the most comprehensive on-call research project ever undertaken in England

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#230 Watch Manager Mark Peart May 06, 2023

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Mark is a firefighter and SAS Who Dares Wins finisher who recently broke a Guinness World Record by completing the 2023 London Marathon in a full breathing apparatus and mask, to raise funds for the firefighters charity

Mark was aiming to complete the run in under seven hours, but shocked supporters on the day by getting a staggering time of 4:42:05 – a new world record. It also broke the current record for a Half Marathon while wearing the breathing set.
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#229 British Army veteran Tim Rushmere Apr 29, 2023

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Tim Rushmere was a soldier in the British army before starting his company GENESIS who support companies and organisations with Bite size, effective mental health training & support.
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#228 Firefighter Tricky Ricky Apr 23, 2023

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Richard Hill AKA Tricky Ricky is a Firefighter, CrossFit competitor & Gym Owner & former Intelligence officer.
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