Meet Our Highly Experienced Team

We're not just trainers who've read the textbooks - we're frontline emergency responders who've been there when lives were on the line. Our team brings decades of real-world experience from Fire & Rescue Services and NHS Ambulance Services, combining practical expertise with genuine passion for empowering others with life-saving skills

Jordon

Co-founder, Trainer & Course Director

Hello, I’m Jordon, Co-Founder, Course Director, and Trainer at Lifesaver Skills.

With over 13 years of experience as an operational firefighter, a role I continue to serve in today. I have dedicated my career to emergency response and lifesaving interventions. This extensive field experience has shaped my expertise in first aid and trauma care, and drives my commitment to excellence in emergency training.

My professional qualifications include First Response Emergency Care Levels 3 & 4, Advanced Immediate Emergency Casualty Care (Trauma), Immediate Emergency Casualty Care Instructor certification, Incident Command, TRiM Practitioner, and Confined Space Rescue Technician credentials. I have also had the privilege of collaborating with the East of England Ambulance Service’s Hazardous Area Response Team, which has significantly enhanced both my technical capabilities and practical knowledge.

In addition to my primary role, I volunteer as an Emergency Responder with a medical charity, initially participating in a pilot program developed in partnership with our local Ambulance Service before becoming established. This work provides valuable exposure to high-pressure, life-saving scenarios from an alternative perspective, further informing the practical, evidence-based training we deliver.

I am committed to continuous professional development and believe in maintaining a balanced approach to life. Outside of my professional responsibilities, I enjoy following the football and international travel having visited 41 countries to date.

Lee

Co-founder, Trainer & Education Lead

My name is Lee, and I am Co-Founder of Lifesaver Skills alongside Jordon.

As Education Lead and Trainer, I have the privilege of integrating my personal and professional expertise to deliver training that reflects both my values and those of our organisation.

I have served as a frontline operational Fire Fighter for 20 years, a role that has been both fulfilling and formative. This extensive operational experience enables me to provide your organisation with evidence-based, lifesaving training grounded in real-world application and practical knowledge.

Throughout my career in the Fire and Rescue Service, I have responded to numerous emergency situations, which has cultivated my expertise in first aid, trauma care, and mental health support. My qualifications include Advanced Emergency Casualty Care (Trauma), Immediate Emergency Casualty Care (IEC) Instructor certification,, Incident Command, TRiM Practitioner and Mental Health First Aid. I combine formal teaching credentials with direct experience of applying these skills in high-pressure emergency environments. My comprehensive understanding of diverse learning needs allows me to design and deliver bespoke training programs that support learners effectively and accommodate individual learning styles.

As an active member of the UK Emergency Services, I maintain continuous professional development and access to current best practices across all relevant disciplines. I undergo regular assessment to ensure operational excellence and frequently collaborate with Emergency Service partners, including attending live incidents to expand my knowledge in their specialist domains.

I have recently returned from India where I was part of a specialist team delivering lifesaving skills training and equipment to underserved communities in Tiruchirappalli, Vellore, Chennai, and Jamshedpur.

Outside of my professional responsibilities, I engage in various voluntary roles and maintain interests in sports and music. My primary focus, however, remains my family.

I look forward to working with you.

Expanding my knowledge and co-founding Lifesaver Skills was the best thing i've done. I'm so glad you can join us on this journey and to give me the opportunity to teach a subject I love!

Jordon Gilks, Lifesaver Skills Co-founder & Trainer