Get To Know Apex
John Witt
Director
My journey began as an outdoor instructor, where I developed a passion for adventure and teamwork. Transitioning into the role of a heating engineer, I built a successful business in the biomass heating sector. In 2019, I joined the Exmoor Search and Rescue Team (ESRT), where I had the pleasure of meeting the Apex team - although we didn't know it at the time.
My experience with ESRT sparked a deep interest in pre-hospital care and technical rescue. Currently, I serve as the team Leader of ESRT, and alongside this role. I am also a Remote Rescue Medical Texhnician.
Beyond my professional pursuits, I am an avid outdoor enthusiast with a love for long-distance bike packing. Whether exploring remote landscapes or taking on challenging terrains, my passion for the outdoors continually fuels my dedication and resilience.
These diverse experiences and my commitment to helping others define my approach to excellence in everything I do at Apex Medical and Rescue Ltd.
Jimmy Jones
Director
Jim currently works as a Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the NHS. Prior to this his had a long career in the Ambulance Services as a Paramedic and a HART Team Leader.
Jim joined Longtown Mountain Rescue in 2012 and spent many years helping the sick and injured in remote places before transferring to Exmoor Search & Rescue when he moved down south.
In his spare time Jim is a avid climber, skier and mountaineer and spends as much of his free time in the mountains as much as he can.
Jim has a passion for medical education and high quality clinical care, which he brings in to everything he does with Apex.
James Brameld
Technical Rescue Manager
James has over 25 years experience in managing flood events and water rescue.Qualified Swift water Rescue Technician for 10 years, a water and Flood Incident Manager and Swift Water Rescue Boat Operator.
James has been a Swiftwater Rescue Technician Instructor for 2 years and is a Member of the Institute of Search and Technical Rescue. Outside of Apex, James is a operational member of mountain rescue.
Eoin Murray
Chairman
Eoin has a wealth of skill and experience in technical rescue. He is currently Chair of his local Mountain Rescue team ( Exmoor) where he also instructs Swift Water Rescue, is a Swiftwater and Flood Powerboat Rescue helm, a Water and Flood Incident Manager, an Ice Rescue Technician and a Rope Rescue operator. Eoin has a post grad Diploma in Specialist Rescue from Coventry University and is an active Member of the Institute of Search and Technical Rescue. Eoin also holds the FREC 4 medical qualification.
When not out on the hills or in the water, Eoin is normally found in the mountains, climbing, skiing, hiking or just exploring the world’s highest volcanic peaks. He has participated in numerous adventure races around the world, from the Swedish Arctic, down the Gambia river, to frozen lakes in Mongolia. For work, Eoin is an investment manager, specialised in nature finance, and is a doctoral student at Bayes Business School.
James Whatley
Training Manager
Jim is one of the early recruits to Apex and brings a wealth of operational experience from the emergency services to the role. He spent 30 years in the police service, most of which was spent within traffic policing and other uniformed specialist operations roles. A fully qualified trainer since 2012, Jim is also a qualified vocational assessor and has experience of developing specialist training packages.In 2005 Jim joined Exmoor Search and Rescue Team and is currently a Remote Rescue Medical Technician and Instructor, having also performed the roles of Team Leader and Team Medical Officer. Having gained a taste for delivering pre hospital care in hostile environments, he is FREC 4 qualified and has also completed the BASICS Pre Hospital Care Course and Rescue Trauma and Casualty Care Course, among others.In his spare time, Jim likes to spend time in the outdoors, hillwalking in the South West or the Lake District.As a keen believer in replicating reality, Jim is always seeking to bring real world authenticity to the training experience.