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Our in-house paramedic instructor Phil is back at Hinkley Point C this week, delivering another Qualsafe FREC3 course fo...
13/10/2026

Our in-house paramedic instructor Phil is back at Hinkley Point C this week, delivering another Qualsafe FREC3 course for Framatome, tailored to those working in high-risk industrial environments.
Day One focuses on building the component skills delegates will need for more complex scenarios. By the end of the day, they’re beginning to bring those skills together, working in small teams to deliver Basic Life Support (BLS).
As the week progresses, Phil will start turning up the pressure, introducing increasingly challenging scenarios that put their clinical skills, teamwork and communication to the test.
The basics done well, always.

So pleased to see this starting to cut through. Another great cohort starting their journey with ISAR3 this year
11/10/2026

So pleased to see this starting to cut through. Another great cohort starting their journey with ISAR3 this year

Specialist instructor Phil is currently delivering a Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC3) course for F...
09/10/2026

Specialist instructor Phil is currently delivering a Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC3) course for Framatome at Hinkley Point C, tailored to the challenges of working in high-risk industrial environments.
Today’s scenario saw delegates manage a catastrophic bleed following a simulated amputation, before packaging the patient for extraction. Bringing clinical care and rescue together helps delegates apply their skills to the environments they work in.
As a sidenote, we’ve recently adopted the Rescue Essentials AirBase as a key component of our hypothermia mitigation, incorporating it into patient packaging both operationally and in training . Thanks to Aebhric and Sam for the heads-up, we're really impressed.

Last week we welcomed Border Force to ISAR3 for their Rescue 3 Confined Space Rescue Operator (CSRO) course.It was also ...
16/09/2026

Last week we welcomed Border Force to ISAR3 for their Rescue 3 Confined Space Rescue Operator (CSRO) course.
It was also a great opportunity to put our new confined space training rig through its paces - which now gives us two dedicated confined space rigs at our Plymouth training centre!
The new setup gives our instructors even more scope to create varied, realistic scenarios and challenge teams in different ways throughout their training.
A great effort from everyone involved, with all candidates successfully passing! 👏
Well done to the whole group and, as always, a big thanks to our instructor team for another quality week of training.
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This week, ISAR3 is delivering a Rescue 3 Rope Rescue Operator Instructor Training course led by the boss himself.The co...
16/09/2026

This week, ISAR3 is delivering a Rescue 3 Rope Rescue Operator Instructor Training course led by the boss himself.

The course supports experienced rope rescue practitioners as they develop the instructional skills, technical understanding and professional judgement required to train the next generation of Rope Rescue Operators.

It's great to see Vernon sharing his considerable experience (and jokes) and helping to strengthen the quality and consistency of technical rescue training across the sector.

Does everyone working around water really need DEFRA Module 2 training?Not necessarily.The correct training depends on w...
27/08/2026

Does everyone working around water really need DEFRA Module 2 training?

Not necessarily.

The correct training depends on what people are actually expected to do:

• Work near water with no planned entry
• Enter or wade through water as part of their work
• Support operations during flooding
• Respond as part of a water-rescue team

These are very different roles and require different levels of training.

We’ve updated our website to explain the differences between Safe Working Near Water, Safe Working in Water, Flood Operations – Foundation/Annex H and DEFRA Module 2.

The highest qualification is not automatically the most appropriate. Training must match the work activity, operating environment and responsibilities given to the individual.

Read the full guidance here:

https://www.isar3.com/scheme/defra

If you are reviewing your organisation’s water-safety training and are unsure which course is appropriate, speak to us. We’re happy to review the requirement and give you a clear, role-based recommendation.

Today, Paramedic Instructor Phil delivered an enhanced medical CPD day for the ISAR3 medical team, combining practical s...
07/08/2026

Today, Paramedic Instructor Phil delivered an enhanced medical CPD day for the ISAR3 medical team, combining practical skills, clinical discussion and scenario-based learning to keep our clinicians sharp and ready.

CPD is about more than ticking boxes, it’s about maintaining competence, sharing experience, challenging thinking, and ensuring we deliver the highest standard of care when it matters most.

Our team includes healthcare professionals and technical rescue specialists, so regular update training is essential.

A great day of learning, discussion and hands-on practice. Thanks to everyone who took part.

Most rescue systems don't fail because of the equipment.They fail because of decisions and assumptions.Last weekend we w...
04/08/2026

Most rescue systems don't fail because of the equipment.
They fail because of decisions and assumptions.
Last weekend we welcomed twenty Mountain Rescue volunteers from across the South West region to ISAR3 for the second of our complimentary technical workshops, exploring the rigging and systems behind offsets, cross hauls and highlines.
No PowerPoints.
No magic knots.
Just experienced rescuers pulling systems apart, challenging assumptions and asking one question.
Why?
Why this rigging system?
Why do you assume that solution?
Why do leaders need to know forces and rigging limits?

Because if you understand the engineering principles hidden in equipment and techniques, it helps build better solutions that survive unplanned events; the equipment becomes the easy part.
Real safety comes from understanding and controlling, not memorising techniques.
Twenty volunteers spent the weekend testing ideas, refining techniques and learning from each other. That is exactly how standards improve.
We're proud to support the volunteer rescue community by opening our doors and sharing practical experience gained from industrial rescue, rope access and confined space operations. The challenges may be different, but the principles are the same.
This autumn we'll be taking these complimentary workshops again in the north, with sessions covering Advanced Artificial High Directionals (AHD) and another deep dive into highlines, offsets and cross hauls and the physics behind them.
If you're part of a Mountain Rescue England & Wales team, keep an eye on our social channels. We'd be pleased to welcome you.
Standards move forward when knowledge is shared - because " good enough" just isn't...
Train Differently. Think Differently. Perform Differently. ISAR3

Building on last year's foundations. The second cohort of Braking boundaries are well underway with ISAR3
03/08/2026

Building on last year's foundations. The second cohort of Braking boundaries are well underway with ISAR3

Another great day delivering first aid training, this time for the team at Jacobs.Phil, our Paramedic Instructor at ISAR...
31/07/2026

Another great day delivering first aid training, this time for the team at Jacobs.

Phil, our Paramedic Instructor at ISAR3, delivered a Qualsafe accredited first aid qualification, combining practical, hands on scenarios with the knowledge and confidence needed to respond effectively in a real emergency.

A big thank you to everyone at Jacobs for their enthusiasm and engagement throughout the course. It was a pleasure to work with you, and we look forward to supporting your training again in the future.

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