A HEREFORD water safety expert is on course for international action with a role in the world's most exciting adventure challenge.
Firefighter Mark Cullum takes his talents to the sun-drenched South Pacific tasked with training teams for this year's Camel Trophy.
The exciting event unfolds around the islands of Tonga and Fiji over June/July.
Mark, 37, has been specifically selected for his wide range of experience in waterborne survival - including logistics, emergency response and medical care.
Over two decades the Camel Trophy has evolved into a competition incorporating competitors from 22 countries. Mark was one of the UK team who finished runners-up in 1994 and has twice served in a staff capacity.
Participants must be proficient in a variety of disciplines from scuba diving to mountain climbing.
As a first-aid, navigation and boat instructor Mark will train teams in these vital areas before the event.
On his return, Mark faces another test of his attributes - planning a major fire-service rescue exercise on one of the county's rivers.
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