Operational manager, practiced in vehicle crash rescue and founder of 'rtc-rescue.com' website.Adept in the arena of vehicle crash rescue and heavy vehicle extrication and lifting.26 years an operational firefighter serving at a multi pump technical rescue station in Dorset UK. Jon still works as an operational crew member and Officer in Charge.Jon has been instrumental in the development of vehicle crash rescue over the last 20 years, working with many lead names around the globe with a great mentor the master Len Watson. Being a past member of C.U.E.E.S (car user entrapment extrication society)His work has been recognised universally, most recently as an advisor for the "Essential Drivers Handbook for the RAC"Jon has also written articles for the following fire service magazines, 'Fire Times , Technical Rescue and web based Fire Product Search e-zine.Jon is the founder and owner of the website rtc-rescue.com developed as a portal to share and discuss vehicle crash rescue techniques and developing technology. Dealing with real life operational incidents and the problems faced when dealing with difficult rescues.Jon is also versed in the field of heavy rescue and lifting having become a certified instructor with Heavy Rescue Sweden, delivering and developing training across the globe.Jon Currently works as a trainer at Dorset & Wiltshire FRS training centre specialising in Heavy Rescue and Road Traffic Collision delivery he also instructs in FBT, BA, commercial and military firefighting. Jon is also a National assessor for the NBAC (National Breathing Apparatus Challenge) assessing in all elements, held yearly at the Fire Service College