BIOGRAPHIES
LOGISTICS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Brian Reyes
Brian is passionate about exploring and discovering the natural beauty and treasures of nature . He was born in Vega De Oropuche , spent sometime in Cumana , Toco and subsequently grew up in Cocorital Village ( now known as Maturita Village in Arima ). These formed the foundation of his appetitie for nature as he was surrounded by it and felt as one .
From very early , he was exposed to a lot of what the outdoors had to offer . Crab catching , fishing , gardenning and spending time alone in the cocorite fields formed part of his early introductions . He first got intimately involved in Fusion in 2008 and has not missed one ever since . Brian is one of the lead scouts who is responsible for trail identification , logistics and planning .
The outdoors helps him to develop a greater appreciation for the gift that God has given to mankind - the world . This creates a deep desire to contribute to the preservation of the environment in its pristine state .
Fusion provides the opportunities for him to connect to the outdoors in ways that no other event does . It also exposes participants to the beauty and challenges that nature provides and encourages them to contribute to the preservation of the natural environment .
Derek Archer
Derek is a well rounded individual with over twenty-eight ( 28 ) years of military experience , having spent over half of his career as a member of the Coast Guard Special Naval Unit ( SNU ). He is also a sportsman and has represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 1984 Olympic Games in track and field .
He successfully completed a full Close Protection Officer Course in South Africa being the only person from the Caribbean to attend such course . He is certified in the fields of Health , Safety , Security and the Environment ( HSSE ), Board and Search Technique , Rules Of the Road , Boat Handling , Navigation , Personal Survival Technique and Security Awareness ; he also has a diploma in Security Administration . Additionally , he is a qualified instructor in several fields including Defensive Driving , First Aid , Firearm Use and Tactics , Tactical / Evasive Driving , and use of Extendable Baton . He has conducted military training for members of most arms of the protective services .
During his military career Derek has participated in extensive training with US Special Forces ( Seal Team Four ) being awarded most outstanding student , British Special Forces , Trinidad and Tobago Army Special Forces , to name a few . Mr . Archer possesses a wealth of experience in different areas of training and has a love and passion for what he does .
This passion extends to the outdoor life with special mention to hiking ( his hobby ) which he has been doing for over 30 years . He is involved in the planning and staging of Fusion and leads the Search and Rescue Team for this event .
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