South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
David Holdsworth, PhD, has accumulated extensive experience in fire and rescue services, currently serving as a Watch Manager in Operations and Training, as well as an Operational Intelligence Officer at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service since January 2009. Prior to this role, David Holdsworth worked at Avon Fire & Rescue Service from April 2002 to January 2009 as a Fire Fighter and Crew Manager. Academically, David Holdsworth holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Defense & Security from Cranfield University, attained between January 2014 and March 2021, a Master's degree in Disaster Management from Coventry University (2005-2008), and a Bachelor's degree in Sport & Exercise Science from Swansea University (1997-2000).