The R3SAR Team

Formerly, General Manager of Rescue 3 (UK), Paul has played a key role in the development of Swiftwater and Flood Rescue and is seen as one of the most respected technical experts in this field.

As a highly experienced rescue trainer Paul has delivered rescue classes in the UK & Europe and as far afield as Asia and South America.  Paul has led the development  of a number of core Rescue 3  programs including the ‘Rescues from Vehicles in Water ‘ and ‘Management of Water and Flood Incidents’ courses.

In 2008, Paul was awarded a Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Swiftwater Rescue for his involvement in the UK Chief Fire Officers Association’s Management of Major Flood Event Research Project and currently sits on the UK Chief Fire Officers Association’s Water Rescue Group.

Paul’s rescue training experience builds upon his extensive international experience working on white water rivers as a raft guide and kayak coach and as an expedition kayaker, including first descents of rivers in Pakistan, Iran and Papua New Guinea.

Having served 14 years in the Military, Chris obtained a multitude of  skills and gained many instructional qualifications along the way, of which, his most cherished was his Joint Services Skiing Instructor qualification.

In 2008, Chris left the Military to start working in the field of safety and rescue training, where he enjoyed 5 years working for Rescue 3 (UK) in an operational and later management role.

In October of 2013, Chris joined former colleagues Paul O'Sullivan and Chris Onions in setting up R3 SAR, where he now works as Director of Operations.

Amongst his qualifications Chris holds an Advanced Diploma in Training & Operational Management and a National Certificate in Operational Health & Safety.  Chris is also a Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Boat Operator and a Vehicle in Water Rescue Technician.