The L&MPS Team
Learn a little more about some of the people you could be working with.
Meet
Paul
​Paul Duffy MInSTR, MLPI is a Director and Founder of L&MPS (Lost & Missing Person Search) International Ltd. and has been involved with Search & Rescue (SAR) for over 20 years as practitioner, instructor and developer.
During his service with the United Kingdom’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency, he undertook several prestigious and groundbreaking initiatives both at home and abroad. These included appearing for the UK on the European Coast Guard Functions Forum (ECGFF), HM Coastguard at the Police Search Governance Board (PSGB) and Missing Persons Expert Reference Group, delivering SAR training to Overseas Territories (OTs), and being seconded to the UK Police National Search Centre (PNSC), College of Policing as the first non-Police or military member of staff, where he remains a Subject Matter Expert supporting Search Adviser courses and further developments.
Within L&MPS International, he contributes to their training and consultancy services, travelling extensively in order to provide presentations on the work of L&MPS International and the discipline of Land Search (and Rescue).
A Member of the Institute of Search & Technical Rescue and the Learning & Performance Institute, he has, amongst other development programs that seek to improve the response for missing persons, been a sponsor for the UK Search to Rescue (S2R) Concept of Operations undertaking and a joint developer of the Search Assurance initiative within the Police National Search Centre.
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Meet
Ian
Ian is our Training and Development lead and joined L&MPS International at its formation in 2019.
In his early career, Ian was a communications specialist (Royal Signals) deploying in full time and reserve units, for NATO and the UN.
Later employed by a national communication company, he returned to full time education at Glasgow College of Nautical Studies and graduated with an HNC in Marine Electronics and Communications Engineering. Working for the Meteorological Office and later transferring to HM Coastguard, Ian gained extensive Search and Rescue experience with HM Coastguard in the UK and abroad. Ian took on various roles including operational and technical training positions whilst serving with HM Coastguard and in 2016 completed a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea with a Search and Rescue NGO responding to the refugee crisis.
Like many of our staff, Ian has co-ordinated major incidents both from on scene and within control centres, he’s also held lead positions in Emergency Response exercises and has led multi-cultural teams on two EU Civil Protection exercises that involved simulated major civil emergencies.
In Ian’s capacity as a Learning & Development Consultant (Search & Rescue) he has delivered and managed practical training for approximately twenty-two years. This is underpinned by extensive operational experience and the challenges of delivering to a diverse audience in geographically demanding areas.
Ian possesses externally accredited qualifications as a trainer and in the field of technical rescue.
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Meet
Mags
Trained in troubleshooting and having a life spent analysing situations, solving problems, making decisions and action planning, Mags knows how to take the complex and simplify it for all to understand. This has proven to be a skillset that works well across multiple disciplines, Search & Rescue (SAR) being one of them. Always running toward an incident, and not away from it. Mags is a person who keeps herself active and enjoys a challenge.
After moving to the UK in 2016, Mags quickly realised how her skills and attitude matched the opportunities that SAR presented. Joining a small unit with massive potential, Mags was offered the chance to help develop the organisation and within the first year trained as a Team Leader and became the Unit’s Lead. SAR plays a large part in Mag’s life and being involved in team management, operational deployment and training delivery, she has had the privilege of working with multiple organisations across the UKSAR family.
As a SAR practitioner and instructor with an Award in Education and Training, Mags joined L&MPS International as an Associate in 2023 and now uses her wealth of skills and experience to help our clients develop their SAR skills and improve search assurance whilst increasing her own capabilities by studying the best practices of the organisations we work alongside.
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Meet
Jonny
Jonny has been dedicated to serving the community through the emergency services since 2004. Beginning as an operational firefighter, Jonny quickly proved his commitment and skill, leading to his involvement in various specialised roles within the field.
With a passion for search and rescue, Jonny became an integral member of a K9 search and rescue team based in Northern Ireland, where he honed his expertise over five years of dedicated service. Recognised for his leadership qualities, Jonny was selected as deputy team leader within a year, showcasing his ability to inspire and guide his colleagues during challenging situations.
Continuing to expand his skill set, Jonny has qualifications as a Search Technician and as a Search Team Leader, demonstrating his proficiency in managing complex search operations. His dedication to continuous learning led him to acquire expertise in areas such as lost person behavior, mental health first aid, and swift water rescue techniques, ensuring his readiness to handle a wide range of emergencies.
Jonny's extensive frontline experience in missing person searches has equipped him with invaluable insights and strategic approaches to locating individuals in various environments and conditions. An associate trainer with L&MPS for three years has allowed him to share his knowledge and expertise with emergency responders across the UK and Ireland, contributing to the development of capable and competent search and rescue teams nationwide.
With a steadfast commitment to serving others and a wealth of experience in emergency response, Jonny continues to make a significant impact within the field of Search and Rescue, embodying the qualities of leadership, resilience, and compassion. Jonny is another invaluable member of our team.
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