I’m Joe, I have worked as Advanced Paramedic Practioner (National Ambulance Service - Retired in 2024) since 1986, still working as an advanced paramedic with the Dublin Wicklow Mountain rescue team, and Order of Malta Ambulance Service. WEMSI Faculty member since 1996 – present - FOUNDING MEMBER

Favourite Outdoor Activities: Just being in the outdoors

Wilderness Emergency Medical Specialty: Patient Training folk in providing emergency care in Mountain Rescue, Packaging and long-term care.

Favourite Outdoor Snack: Homemade Irish Tea Brack.

Unusual hot tip to stay safe and be better prepared on your next adventure: always carry a power bank for your Mobile phone, for emergency use only

Guilty Pleasure: after coming off the Mountains on a winter’s day and having an “Uisce Beatha te”