MEET THE TEAM
FOUNDING DIRECTORS
DIRECTOR
Command & Risk Management
TERRY
As well as being the longest serving member of the the United Kingdom International Search and Rescue team (UKISAR) and an active NILO, Terry has both operated and commanded at every level of the fire service and search and rescue sector for nearly 4 decades. Within this time he has attended and supported major international incidents/disasters and continues to facilitate international exercises. Terry is a true world leader in the technical field. Terry also works to a high level of risk assessment, medical and advisory roles for various prestigious clients . He has unmatched experience and also the talent and ability to instruct and mentor these skills. Terry is highly respected in many circles. In 2023 Terry received an MBE on His Majesty's New Years Honours list for contribution to global rescue.
DIRECTOR
Operations
ROB
With nearly a decade and half of service as an operational firefighter and search & rescue technician, Rob has honed his skills conducting emergency operations to facilitate rescues and provide casualty care. Rob’s time in service has seen him accumulate a wealth of specialist experience and knowledge, training and operating in dynamic and complex risk environments both domestically and internationally.
Rob has benefited from having served within multiple fire and rescue services, across two county’s and diversified within several specialist operational and leadership roles throughout his career.
As an instructor within the service, he has acquired the skills necessary to mentor and pass on his accumulative experience whilst also delivering high quality levels of training to a range of cliental.
Outside of his career, Rob has worked alongside several industrial and bespoke rescue companies, often in training and advisory roles. This includes the film industry and Aviation and Maritime sectors. Rob is dedicated and passionate in the development of the skills and abilities of others within rescue and pre-hospital medical care. He believes in ensuring ‘basics done well’ and ‘stimulation and high-fidelity training at all levels’ form pillars across The Soteria Group training platform.
DIRECTOR
Research & Development
TOM
After competing at a national level of sport, Tom travelled the world and lived in New Zealand over a number of years. On returning to the UK Tom joined the fire service and serves as a search and rescue operator within the command structure with multiple skillsets that enable him to adapt, overcome and manage situations posed to modern rescue operations. Tom has deployed to multiple national and international disasters using his specialist set of skills to assist those in need of support. Tom has developed service leading technology such as apps and training aids in order to improve tactical and strategic outcomes across services to ensure his teams can respond as effectively as possible at incidents. Tom thrives on planning and leading multiagency exercises designed in locations never used before to create the most realistic training possible giving the most immersive experience possible.
DIRECTOR
Medical Director
TY
Advanced Paramedic specialising in HEMS and specialist rescue.
More than 14 years current experience within the UK Armed Forces. Serving with multiple specialist units in various operations all over the world as a solo paramedic, within multidisciplinary multinational teams and as medical director and clinical lead.
As well as the Military, Ty has worked in many different sectors from counter terrorism, political security & protection, TV & film as well research. He is heavily involved in pre-hospital and critical care research and is passionate and experienced clinician, operator and instructor. In 2021, Ty received an MBE on Her Majesty's New Years Honours list for medicine and saving lives on operations.
FACULTY
Vocational and paediatric clinical lead
AMI
Ami is currently a lead clinical educator in Critical Care and an honorary lecturer at the university of East Anglia, lecturing on the regional critical care course PG CERT in Critical care.
Having worked in advanced and critical medicine most of her career Ami has completed her post graduate certificate in clinical and medical education and is now working towards a masters in this topic.
Ami is qualified in critical and specialist care transfer and passionate about both practice, research and mentorship in this topic. Having managed an acute immediate care ward during the pandemic Ami now leads the company development, design, improvement and currency vocational and paediatric courses, materials and policy to ensure the best possible learner experience and patient care.
Security and High Threat Lead
JOEL
An active Close Protection Paramedic with extensive operational experience providing bespoke solutions for private clients both domestically and internationally. Concurrently working as an active front line Paramedic with the NHS. This combination of experience within healthcare and the high risk security sector has fused two advanced aspects and has facilitated integration with in-situ high profile bespoke teams and tasks.
Joel has recently planned and directed specialist operations in Ukraine as well as the, UK, Israel, Jordan and more.
Certified MIMMS (Major Incident Medical Management and Support), Joel both operates and commands embedded in or alongside security and medical details and projects where there is a multi-agency infrastructure.
Emergency Medical Doctor
TOM
Tom is a Doctor working in Devon. He is currently in GP training, having worked for the preceding 2 years as a Senior Doctor in Emergency Medicine at a Major Trauma Centre, amongst his training roles in Anaesthetics and ICU. Prior to this he worked for 3 years in Emergency Medicine at a combination of level 2 and level 3 trauma centres. He has medical experience from around UK and spent 4 months in rural Zambia whilst training. His professional interests are in trauma education, teamwork and aiming for the best standards of communication. Tom is actively involved in innovation, having developed award winning treatment zone Cazmat®️. He is working with Openhouse Products to integrate the mat into systems internationally. Passionate about excellence in patient care at all stages of their journey, from the pre-injury phase to rehabilitation, Tom will bring his broad medical experience, and skills in communication, teamwork and innovation to the faculty.
Social Media & Marketing
TASH
Tash spent a number of years travelling the world visiting remote locations and documenting her journey along the way. Tash now lives in the UK with her husband and two daughters, with a role as a Physiotherapy assistant for the NHS. She is passionate about the care and recovery of her patients and strives to ensure the best care possible. Tash carries on her interest in documenting her life back home and has been involved with numerous marketing and social media campaigns in her spare time.
Specialist boat operator
TOM C
Tom is a highly skilled and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a boat operator, USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) technician, and firefighter. With a passion for boats and the water, Tom has spent years honing his expertise in water-based operations, making him a trusted figure in maritime rescue and emergency response. His deep knowledge of boat handling, navigation, and water safety brings a unique set of skills to the team and ensures we deliver the best response to our clients.