Speakers
Conference speakers
Underpinning the weekend is the theme of ‘sustainability’ and how we can support team members to help sustain this unique volunteer service — because if our people fall over, then this volunteer service falls over too.
So our speakers will focus on creating cohesive teams and keeping our team members safe. They’ll look at technical training and ‘human factors’, the value of record keeping and statistics, and the importance of civility. And they’ll discuss ways we can address the rising pressure on teams in some areas. And so much more. In four busy tracks: The Frontline; Building a Sustainable Future; Wellbeing and Human Factors; and Safety Management, Indoors and Out.
Speaker Profiles
Bryn Coleman
The Fire and Rescue Service’s Response to Water Rescue Incidents Within the UK: Bryn Coleman…
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Kerry Slater
MREW Leadership Peer Support Programme: Kerry Slater and Professor Divine Charura will be presenting an…
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Professor Divine Charura
MREW Leadership Peer Support Programme: Professor Divine Charura and Kerry Slater will be presenting an…
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Dr John Ferris
Severe Hypothermia and ECMO: John is a consultant in Emergency, Prehospital and Retrieval Medicine based…
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Mike Parsons
Garment layering: myths, marketing and user misunderstandings: Mike is co-founder with his colleague Prof Mary…
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James Lamb
Introducing the Mountain Rescue Fairness Fund: James has been chair of Keswick MRT since 2023.…
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Dr Kate Denning
Training You To Train Cas Care: Kate Denning is the Director of Education and Development…
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Andy Hibbert
Legal Liability to the Public and One Another: a Journey Through Facts and Fiction: Andy…
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Chris Murray
When the Unthinkable Occurs. Failing To Prepare = Preparing To Fail: Chris is a partner with…
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David Binks
Automated Search Using Drones and MRMap: David has been a member of Duddon & Furness…
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Mark Silmon
When the Unthinkable Occurs: Mark has been a member of North of Tyne MRT since…
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Dr Alun Newsome
HM Coastguard’s Advancement of Lost and Missing Persons Search: Improving techniques, systems and methods to…
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Keith Bennett
Police Drones… The Story So Far! Keith is a serving police sergeant with 29 years’…
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Matt Butler
Air Sports Incidents: Technical Rescue Considerations: Matt is a member of Langdale Ambleside MRT (LAMRT)…
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Will Hitch
Life and Death: The Value of Rugged Tech in a First Responder Environment: Will joined…
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Dr Stephen Hearns
Communication under pressure: Stephen is a consultant in emergency and aeromedical retrieval medicine. He works…
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Professor Andrew Lockey MBE
Out-of-hospital: the Resuscitation Council UK perspective: Andy Lockey is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at…
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Emily Bromiley
Togetherall: Supporting the Mental Health of Mountain and Cave Rescue Team Members: Spending the early…
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Pat Holland
Avoiding, Preparing for and Dealing with HR and Other Unexpected Challenges: Pat Holland joined South…
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Dan Scoular
Hallmarks of a High-Performing Team: Dan will be talking about how equality and diversity are…
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Alan Littlefield
Building Strong, Coherent Trusting Teams: Through the concept of ‘coherence’, Alan will explore the science…
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Brendan Sloan
Suspension Trauma and Crush Injury: Brendan began caving while studying Medicine at Sheffield University, and…
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Aneela Mckenna
Exploring Pathways for Inclusion: Aneela has been working with Mountain Rescue England and Wales for…
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Edward Kinnear
Working with a Casualty’s Family and Friends: Edward Kinnear is a deputy team leader with…
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Penny Kirby
Panel Discussion: The Sustainability of Mountain Rescue: One of four leaders of Wasdale MRT —…
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Chris Lloyd
Panel Discussion: The Sustainability of Mountain Rescue: Chris has been involved with the Ogwen Valley…
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Dr Steve Rowe
Panel Discussion: The Sustainability of Mountain Rescue: A consultant in anaesthesia and major trauma at…
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Kirsty Pallas
The Non-Tech Path to Safety: Kirsty Pallas has been a member of Oban MRT for…
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Paul Brain
Past, Present and Future of MREW Data: Paul joined Bolton MRT in 2006, wanting to…
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Oliver Patrick
Where Wellbeing Meets Performance: Oliver will bring his clinical experience as a physiologist to demonstrate…
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Chris Turner
Why Civility Matters in a Complex World: Chris Turner is a consultant in emergency medicine…
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Sarah Furness
Fly Higher: Ex-RAF combat helicopter pilot turned mindfulness trainer and inspirational speaker, Sarah knows what…
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Dr Laura Davies
Exploring Pathways for Inclusion: Laura is a senior lecturer in Sociology and associate director of…
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Dr Jenny Hall
Exploring Pathways for Inclusion: Jenny is a senior lecturer at York St John University. She…
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