Technical Rescue Group (TRG) was formed by Charles Lark to provide Emergency Response Technicians nationwide with tailored solutions for mining, construction, Defence, oil and gas industries. TRG is Sydney based and provides services Australia wide.
TRG staff are subject matter experts in the fields of fire fighting, paramedicine, confined space rescue, vertical rescue and high risk permits. Team members are sourced from professional emergency organisations such as state Ambulance and Firefighting services. TRG guarantees consistent high quality service to any project thanks to the depth of assembled expertise.
TRG tailors complete emergency management packages to suit your specific project requirements, minimising the risk from the impact of an emergency. In accordance with AS/NZS 4360:1995 Risk Management, TRG uses a cyclical emergency management framework to Identify, Analyse, Action, Monitor and Control a risk to which your business might be exposed and can provide assistance from the planning phase through to the supply of appropriate personnel and equipment for the task.
I look forward to establishing and developing a working relationship with you by bringing our risk management expertise and providing you with confidence in your site safety processes and controls.
ABOUT
Charles Lark
Director
Charles has over 21 years experience in urban firefighting and rescue operations as a Senior Firefighter with Fire & Rescue NSW. He also has extensive project management experience in the construction industry. Prior to his firefighting career, Charles worked as a corporate lawyer with an emphasis on the mining sector stemming from his background as a geologist.
Charles has previous experience in the standby rescue industry having worked as project Team Leader and Business Development Manager for projects in Defence and heavy industry. His combined experience provides a unique skill set enabling him to establish new projects from the ground up, monitor and review existing operations and design problem based solutions for clients.
Charles' qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations).
Adam Long
Director
Adam has 21 years of experience in urban firefighting specialising in technical rescue operations and is currently a Station Officer with Fire & Rescue NSW. Adam has 18 years of experience as a Rescue Technician and 13 years as a member of the United Nations (UN) Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) for domestic and international deployments specialising in Urban Search and Rescue.
Adam served in the Australian Army for 7 years as a combat engineer serving on several operations. He is also a former instructor for a major training organisation (RTO) specialising in emergency management across a range of fields including the healthcare, aged care, hospitality, construction, gas, rail, mining and electrical industries.
Adam brings a wealth of experience to TRG by way of experience as a professional career rescue technician/Fire Fighter and working in compliance and education roles in a range of industries.
Adam’s qualifications include a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, Certificate IV in Business Management and Team Leadership, Diploma in Business Management and Certificate IV in Public Safety (Fire Fighting and Emergency Operations).
Dr Caroline Macari
Chief Medical Officer
Caroline is a UK trained Doctor who escaped the grey to train in Emergency Medicine in Australia and New Zealand. She moved to Sydney to work in retrieval medicine and works as an Aeromedical Specialist with CareFlight NSW. She is also an Emergency Medicine Specialist at Northern Beaches Hospital, NSW.
Caroline is also extremely passionate about her role as the Wellbeing Lead for CareFlight and has helped to create many initiatives to ensure the company looks after the psychological safety of its emplopyees - both clinical and non clinical. She is also in charge of the mentoring programme at both CareFlight and Northern Beaches.
Caroline brings a tremendous depth of experience and knowledge to the TRG team. She reviews and approves the TRG Clinical Practice Guidelines under which the TRG Paramedics operate and is a member of the TRG Medical Advisory Panel. Caroline provides specialist support and advice to TRG in our delivery of emergency medicine in the standby rescue arena.
Caroline’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Medical Science from St Andrews University, Scotland, a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from Manchester University, United Kingdom. She is a Fellow of the Australian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM).
Caroline also holds a Post Grad Certificate in Aeromedical Medicine from James Cook University, a Diploma in Mountain Medicine from the University of New Mexico, a Diploma in Positive Psychology from the Langley Institute and has nearly completed a Diploma in Coaching through AIPC.
Wayne Havenaar
Paramedical Advisor
Wayne has over 29 years of pre-hospital on-road experience as a qualified Intensive Care Paramedic within NSW Ambulance special operations field (S.C.A.T.) with remote, rescue, CBR and police operations experience. In addition, he is also a registered Intensive care paramedic. Wayne has also previously held positions and managed Paramedic Training and Education, Special Operations Training, and Clinical Operations Manager.
Wayne is a former mechanical design draftsman, former Australian Commando, Parachute Surgical Team member and State Emergency Service Instructor. He has previously run a successful paramedical business and has volunteered his time and expertise in the pursuit of medical care for Global Aid network Australia in both Cambodia and Rwanda. Wayne is also currently involved in the establishment of a charity organisation for Anti-Human traffic investigations.
Wayne is a qualified Intensive Care Paramedic. His academic background includes Associate Diploma of pre-hospital care, Certificate IV in training and assessment as well as Occupational Health and Safety. He is currently completing a Diploma of Leadership and Management.