Specialist Rescue

We are among the UK's most trusted specialist rescue training providers. Our comprehensive range of tailored training meets the unique challenges faced by emergency services, industrial safety teams, and other high-risk sectors.

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Our range of Specialist Rescue training equips first responders to handle complex, high-risk rescue scenarios. Whether responding to emergencies in remote areas or dealing with hazardous environments, our courses provide practical expertise and confidence. Led by experienced rescuers, each programme ensures that participants can carry out safe, efficient rescues under extreme conditions.

Water Rescue

From basic water awareness to advanced rescue skills, learn to recognise, respond, and perform rescues in dynamic water conditions. Alongside DEFRA-certified training, gain expertise in Vehicles in Water, Rescue Craft, Mud Rescue operations, and more.

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Rope Rescue

Master high-angle rescue skills for safe work at height and on steep terrain. Tackle varied scenarios, from complex rigging at extreme heights to straightforward stretcher carries. Rope rescue requires precise planning and flawless execution.

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Confined Space Rescue

Confined space rescues are high-risk operations in hazardous, restricted areas. Outreach Rescue offers City & Guilds certified courses such as High-Risk Confined Spaces, Rescue Team Operations, Instructor Training, and Direct Emergency Rescue for safe, effective response.

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Training Facilities

Outreach Rescue’s purpose-built facilities in Llanllechid, near Bangor, North Wales and Raglan, South Wales, offer realistic environments for training. In Snowdonia, the rugged terrain and waterways provide the perfect setting for challenging scenarios, including river navigation and cliff rescues. Delegates often train with vehicles arranged to simulate real-world incidents. In Raglan, the facility includes a purpose-built tower specifically for GWO training, ensuring that participants gain hands-on experience in a controlled yet practical setting.

Training for Special Operations

Water & Flood Rescue Boat

DEFRA Mod 4

Powered Boat for Rescue Response is a course that prepares emergency personnel for operating rescue boats in challenging water conditions such as rivers, lakes, and floods. The course covers boat handling, casualty recovery, risk assessments, and search techniques, providing essential hands-on training. Delivered in partnership with Sea Training International, this course can also contribute to a Diploma in Specialist Rescue.

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Bariatric Rescue & Recovery

USAR & Heavy Lift

Bariatric Rescue and Recovery tackles the challenges of safely transporting bariatric casualties. This interactive, two-day course offers hands-on training with realistic simulations, covering medical needs, transport techniques, and equipment used in tight spaces. Structural aspects, like floor and stair strength, are also addressed. Tailored for response teams, this course equips personnel with skills to perform safe rescues in complex, real-world settings.

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Why Choose Outreach Specialist Rescue?

Outreach Rescue brings a history of reliability and deep expertise to every training programme. Our courses go beyond theoretical — they’re based on practical knowledge gained from years of working with emergency responders and safety specialists in demanding real-world conditions. Since 1988, our Specialist Rescue training has been trusted to keep teams prepared, skilled, and ready for every operation.

Hazardous Area Response

We provide Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) training tailored to the operational needs of Paramedics. HART rely on Outreach Rescue’s Confined Space, Safe Working at Height, and Water Rescue programmes to respond effectively to hazardous incidents in challenging environments.

Fire & Rescue

Fire & Rescue personnel take advantage of a range of Specialist Rescue training. From Confined Space, to Water and Bariatric Rescue, crews can acquire the skills necessary for safe, high-risk operations in both urban and rural environments. With Outreach Rescue’s programmes, they gain practical experience in advanced rope rigging, complex extrications, and casualty management.

Search & Rescue

Search & Rescue teams enhance their expertise in Water Rescue, Rope Rescue operations, and Incident Management, gaining the essential skills to perform effective rescues in diverse, remote, and often challenging environments. With Outreach Rescue’s targeted training, they’re prepared for swift, coordinated responses in any terrain or situation.

Industrial Safety

Workers in high-risk work environments participate in Safe Working At Height, Confined Space Rescue, First Aid, and Casualty Management with Outreach Rescue. These courses equip workers with the essential skills to handle complex rescues and ensure worker safety, even in challenging conditions, allowing for effective and efficient incident management.