In 2006, Martin transferred on promotion to Area Manager A to Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service where he served as the District Commander for Malvern and the strategic lead for specialist rescue. Whilst he was there is set up and led the Critical Incident Debriefing Team. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing is a seven-phase, small-group crisis intervention technique using a structured discussion of a significant traumatic event, commonly referred to as a critical incident e.g. fire fatality in order to support staff with their mental health.
