Mark Dickens

Confined Space Fire Height Slopes Rescue Specialist and Loving IT @Element Safety Ltd

Sheffield, GB

Life changed – a new chapterLosing some hearing (high frequency in one ear!) – Not allowed to be on a fire engine.Family were growing and needed to spend more time with themElement Safety was (and is) insanely busyThe drive was still there – help people to help themselves. Make the situation better.(see earlier – part time)CONFINED SPACES | FIRE | HEIGHT | SLOPESAvoid / manage the problem earlierDeal with it practically Be safer Making the situation better Support teams afterwardsSurrounding ourselves with passionate specialists with decades of experience from the Emergency services who wanted to make that difference.Listening / learning from industry, rescue professionals, leaders, managers and most importantly the people on the ground, we continue to adapt, respond to the challenges and developments to help people be better equipped to deal with the situations they faceAs we were also the cavalry, we have witnessed the outcome of the incidents, we are uniquely placed to recognise where a small intervention could make that outcome so much betterSURVEYSLearning what is needed, seeing the problems, reporting back offering potential solutionsTRAININGSimulating real life situations, delivered by the emergency services teams that have been there, giving the “why” and the credibility the team need to make that change.Real practical engaging solutions – delivered whilst having fun!Awareness – Management – Supervision – Operation - RescueWe can all be betterEQUIPMENTTried. Tested. Chosen.Doesn’t cost the EarthCool bit – trying and developing new stuff!Collaboration with manufacturers to develop kit to make people safer and rescues more effectiveAFTERCARELong after the dust settles, we’re still here.Training manuals, tips via our mobile apps and through our dedicated support channelsWe’re growingWhy do people keep coming back?We careBecause we actually do give a 421 421