Paul Fortune
Chief Instructor and Director
Paul left the Royal Air Force after 26 years as a medic, serving in the Gulf, Bosnia, Sierra Leone, New Zealand, Cyprus and 3 tours in Germany. Specialising in Aeromedical Evacuation he received a formal commendation from the Commander In Chief of the Royal Air Force for his work in repatriating sick and injured personnel from Mainland Europe.
As part of this formal clinical training he was officially seconded to the Luton and Dunstable as well as the Northumbria Ambulance service. As well as his background in trauma care he is an experienced Practice Manager who worked in large health centres, he remains knowledgeable in many illnesses and ailments. His qualifications and experience help him to ensure your company receives the training it requires and deserves. Paul has been married for 25 years, has 2 teenage children and is a keen golfer.
- CIEH Registered Trainer (Professional Trainer Certificate)
- HSE ratified First Aid Instructor
- Defibrillator Instructor
- Manual Handling Instructor
- Risk Assessor
- Diploma in Practice Management
Mark Bailey
Senior Instructor

An Instructor for 20 years, Mark covers most Health & Safety topics. He is an exceptionally knowledgeable trainer with a 'can-do' attidute and approachable manner.
Marks' training experience has been gained whilst he served in the Royal Air Force, having completed tours in Cyprus, Germany, Bosnia, Croatia, Canada, Kuwait and Northern Ireland where he has dealt with extremes of hot and cold injuries, gunshot wounds to the more common placeinjuries your staff might expect in the workplace.
Mark continually strives for high standards during every course he delivers whilst ensuring that every delegate enjoys themselves. Mark is married with 3 children, a keen walker and sports fan.
- HSE ratified First Aid Instructor
- HSE Manual Handling Instructor
- City and Guilds Teaching Certificate
- CIEH Registered Trainer (Professional Trainer Certificate)
- HSE ratified First Aid Instructor
- Defibrillator Instructor
- Manual Handling Instructor
Mick Burrows
Associate Fire Trainer
Mick joined the Fire Service in 1987 where he has worked in various departments, for the majority of the time on front line fire fighting duties. He is an extremely experienced and knowledgeable fire fighter who is currently employed in the counties Training Department.
Mick is married with 2 grown up daughters and is a keen fisherman.
- CIEH Registered Trainer (Professional Trainer Certificate)
- NEBOSH
- Member of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
- Best Practice Assessor
Gary Newbold
Associate Fire Trainer
Gary joined the Royal Air Force Fire service in 1998 and has served in the Falklands, Kosovo and Afghanistan (twice) having recently returned from Helmand Province as well as various UK based flying stations. He is a front line Firefighter and training officer for his watch. He has been responsible for military and civilian fire training for the past 8 years and has a wealth of experience.
Gary is married with 2 small children aged 3 and 1.
- HSE ratified First Aid Instructor
- NEBOSH
- FETA (Fire Extinguishing Trades Association)
- BAI (Breathing Apparatus Instructor)