WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES

Outreach Rescue operates industry-leading training facilities in Wales, designed to prepare professionals for real-world challenges in safety and rescue. With state-of-the-art centres in Bangor and Raglan, we provide realistic, hands-on training in environments tailored to diverse scenarios. Our training facilities cater to disciplines including Safety At Heights training, Confined Space, and Water Rescue, ensuring participants leave confident, capable, and ready to perform in high-risk work environments.

Raglan, South Wales

Welsh Hub for GWO Training

Located in Monmouthshire, our Raglan training centre is purpose-built to meet the needs of the wind energy and utilities sectors. As a certified provider of Global Wind Organisation (GWO) accredited training, Raglan offers excellent facilities for:

• Basic Safety Training (BST)
• Advanced Rescue Training (ART)
• Safety at Heights and Confined Space Courses

Conveniently situated less than one hour from Cardiff, Bristol, and Gloucester, this location is ideal for turbine technicians, engineers, and utility professionals who work in and around wind turbines.

Bangor, North Wales

The Eryri Advantage

Set within 34 acres of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, our Llanllechid facility, near Bangor, combines breathtaking natural landscapes with purpose-built rigs and structures for rescue and safety training. This site offers:

• Residential Training: Accommodation for up to 24 participants in fully catered facilities.
• Indoor Rescue Simulations: Steel structures and confined space tunnels for complex rescue scenarios.
• Outdoor Features: A 30-metre rock face, a 40-metre-deep quarry, and water-filled training areas for rope and water rescue.

Eryri offers dramatic cliff edges, dense forests, and varied water conditions, providing unmatched opportunities for realistic scenario-based training. From mastering edge transitions to managing casualties in challenging environments, training here equips rescue professionals with the confidence and skills they need.

Water Rescue Facilities

Our water rescue programs are enhanced by access to a diverse range of high-quality, clean water venues that replicate the hydrological challenges encountered in real-world scenarios. These carefully managed environments provide participants with immersive, hands-on training, ensuring readiness for operational conditions. Key features of our water rescue training include:

• Access Agreements and Risk Assessments: Each venue is rigorously assessed to guarantee safe, compliant training sessions.
• Realistic Conditions: Participants practice in environments featuring currents, rapids, whirlpools, and waves, equipping them with the confidence to manage water-related emergencies effectively.
• Student Welfare: With over a decade of incident-free training and no reported health or hygiene issues, we prioritise the safety and well-being of every trainee.

In addition to natural water settings, Outreach Rescue partners with premier controlled whitewater facilities in Glasgow and Cardiff to deliver advanced training for extreme water scenarios.

• Pinkston Watersports, Glasgow: Scotland’s only artificial whitewater course offers simulated conditions such as whirlpools, rapids, and waves in a clean, controlled environment. Ideal for Rescue from Vehicles in Water scenarios, this venue provides a safe yet challenging setting to develop critical skills.
• Cardiff International White Water: Originally built for the 2012 Olympics, this world-class facility features dynamic water surges and tailored simulations for GWO Sea Survival and other extreme rescue scenarios.

These partnerships ensure participants benefit from diverse, controlled environments that prepare them for even the most demanding operational challenges. With access to both natural and artificial training venues, Outreach Rescue delivers comprehensive water rescue programs designed for excellence.

Rope Rescue Facilities

Our rope rescue facilities are designed to replicate the complexities of real-world scenarios, providing participants with the practical skills needed for high-angle rescues in a variety of environments. Key features include:

• Vertical Quarries and Steep Ground: These natural settings offer realistic conditions for advanced rope rescue training, focusing on technical skills required in challenging terrains.
• Man-Made Ascent and Traverse Structures: Built to mimic industrial and natural settings, these structures are perfect for practicing safe ascent, descent, and traversing techniques in controlled yet demanding scenarios.
• Confined Space Simulations: Training in restricted environments, such as tunnels and shafts, ensures participants are prepared for the unique challenges of confined space rescues.

All facilities are fully certified and undergo rigorous risk assessments to provide a safe and effective training experience, while pushing participants to develop advanced problem-solving and technical skills.

Casualty Management

Our casualty management training facilities focus on the critical skills required to assess, stabilise, and evacuate casualties in high-risk and complex environments. By integrating practical scenarios and state-of-the-art medical equipment, we deliver comprehensive training that prepares participants for the demands of real-life emergencies. Key features include:

• Simulated Crashed Vehicles: Participants practice extrication and casualty care in realistic vehicle crash scenarios, honing their skills for emergency response situations.
• Medical Manikins and Equipment: From basic to advanced medical manikins, trainees use professional-grade equipment to simulate patient care, ensuring a realistic and immersive experience.
• Stretchers and Evacuation Techniques: Training incorporates the use of versatile rescue stretchers, focusing on secure and efficient casualty handling and evacuation.

Our casualty management courses are also complemented by our Clinical Response programs, which are ideal for paramedics, first responders, and emergency crews. These courses emphasise medical response in dynamic environments, enabling participants to integrate rescue and clinical care seamlessly.

With these cutting-edge facilities and expert-led training programs, participants gain the confidence and capability to perform under pressure, making them invaluable assets in real-world rescue and emergency scenarios.

Train Where You Work

Bespoke Training Options

In addition to our Bangor and Raglan facilities, Outreach Rescue can also provide customised training at your location. Whether using your equipment or ours, our expert trainers ensure the same high-quality, scenario-based learning is delivered wherever you are in the UK. To discuss a bespoke programme delivered at a location convenient to you and your team, get in touch.

Why Choose Outreach Rescue for Your Training Needs?

• Industry-leading training facilities in Wales for safety and rescue disciplines.
• Immersive, hands-on learning in the natural landscapes of Snowdonia.
• Specialised venues for GWO-accredited training, utilities, and confined space courses.
• Proven commitment to health, safety, and quality assurance.
• Flexible delivery options to suit your operational requirements.

From the diverse natural outdoor environments of Eryri to the advanced facilities in Raglan, Outreach Rescue ensures every participant gains the skills, confidence, and expertise needed to handle real-world challenges.