# Chris Binch (British Paratroopers, Somali Pirates and Firefighting) - Episode 1287

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Podcast: [Behind The Shield](https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-shield-607230)
Published: 2026-09-13T23:12:01+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-shield/3148266
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Duration seconds: 9603

## Resource

Chris Binch is a British Army 2 Para veteran, private Contractor, firefighter and the host of The Old Paratrooper Podcast. Chris joined the Parachute Regiment at the age of 17. Serving 7 years with 2PARA, and completing 3 tours of Northern Ireland and exercises in Macedonia & Sierra Leone, Chris decided to move onto the Close Protection and Private Security Circuit. Some kinetic taskings and close calls on land and onboard ships fo anti-piracy work, Chris returned to the UK and pursued a career in the Fire & Rescue Service.

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