Welcome to R3 Safety & Rescue Ltd

R3 Safety and Rescue Ltd is set to be one of the UK’s leading water, at height, and confined space safety and technical rescue training providers and our vision is simple:- to provide the highest level of instruction and training facilities to our delegates, giving them the skills and knowledge to be safe and effective in their operational environments.

Formed in 2013 by Paul O'Sullivan, Chris Onions and Chris Heath (all former employees of Rescue 3 (UK) Ltd) , we are an innovative and forward thinking company combining the experience, knowledge and expertise developed through over 20 years operating in the fields of water and flood rescue, technical rope rescue and, safety and rescue consultancy.

As a Training Provider for Rescue 3 Europe our courses carry international certification from Rescue 3, one of the world’s largest technical rescue training organisations who have been delivering and developing technical rescue training courses since 1979. Rescue 3 courses are also compliant with relevant competencies and standards for rescue agencies and technicians as laid down by organisations such as the UK Chief Fire Officers Association/Defra Flood Rescue National Enhancement Project and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).



Our programme of courses has been carefully designed to meet the training and development needs of the safety and technical rescue sectors, focusing primarily on water, rope, confined space and inland boat rescue. We are continually developing our training programme and are able to design and deliver bespoke courses to meet your training needs.

All training is delivered by Rescue 3 Certified Instructors and Instructor Trainers who have unique areas of expertise, such as Fire and Rescue Service, Ambulance Paramedics and Mountain Rescue. Through this technical expertise and continued professional development our delivery team is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable within the UK.