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Lyon Equipment Work and Rescue is the leading provider of training and equipment for work at height and rescue in vertical, steep and difficult-to-access environments. We are the sole distributor of Petzl products here in the UK. Our customers include Fire & Rescue services, Arborist Equipment suppliers, Theatrical companies, Rope Access companies and Mountain Rescue teams to name but a few.

Gary Thompson - TFK Wind Ltd.

Anchor Placement.

"Very good. Excellent training facility."

Steve Anderson - Howstean Gorge.

Anchor Placement.

"Very good and enjoyable course was able to be catered to our specific requirements/area of interest."

Thomas Handforth - Entre-Prise UK Ltd.

Work at Height.

"Everything was presented excellently and really enjoyable, overall a good day and learnt a lot."

Neil Ashcroft - Blackpool Pleasue Beach.

Work at Height.

"The training was very good to a high standard enjoyed from start to finish."

Nigel Ballinger.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"The training course was very informative and above what I expected, very enjoyable."

Anthony Woolley - Blackpool Pleasue Beach.

Work at Height.

"Excellent course content and well delivered by knowledgeable staff."

Sarah Whatmough - Tollymore National Outdoor Centre.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"Feel much more able to carry out a legally required function on behalf of my employer."

James Moul.

Safety Managers Course.

"Was very good. I don’t usually return such high ‘marks’ but felt appropriate and delivered valuable information – not previously appreciated."

Steve Monks.

Anchor Placement.

"Excellent course and very worthwhile. Attention to detail in equipment supplied and quality of training."

Richard Hudson.

Work at Height.

"This course and the instructor (Tom) was/is excellent. Will recommend Lyon to anyone seeking rope access/rescue training."

Rebecca Board.

Bespoke.

"Really enjoyed it. Very friendly and supportive staff who were very knowledgeable. Enjoyed it so much I will be back for another course I my own time!"

Stuart Brown.

IRATA Level 1.

"This course and the instructor (Tom) was/is excellent. Will recommend Lyon to anyone seeking rope access/rescue training."

Andy Grant - West Midlands Police.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"This is my fourth course at Lyon and all of the courses I've attended have been first class. Cheers Mark!"

Martin Bargh - Derbyshire Police.

Bespoke.

"Both trainers - excellent knowledge of the subject and friendly approachable styles. Great facilities, food excellent, training room perfect, [practical training area] had everything. Hard work but the content was perfect. Started at base level and moved at a fast pace to some great assessments. Fantastic course!” "

Martin Peralta - Flying by Foy.

Work at Height & Rescue.

"It's a really good course, learned much more than I expected."

Bernard Payne.

Bespoke Flexible Ladder.

"Clear and concise course specifically tailored to our in-house dock rescue ladder system."

Steve Ranger.

Equipment Sales for Resellers.

"I thought it was ideal – professional, well delivered. Delivered what was promised. Quality of trainers is obvious."

Howard Kelly - Cape PLC.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"It was simply the best!"

Simon Mee.

Bespoke AMI CPD.

"A first class course, well planned and well presented."

Graham Kelshaw - RAF Mountain Rescue.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"Very good course conducted in a friendly and relaxed environment."

Roger Sell.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"This was a very good and well informed training course. I liked the facilities and all the equipment was brill. A very well run course."

Martin Bargh - Derbyshire Police.

Bespoke.

"Probably the best course I have ever been on! Hard work and serious subject made good by the personal style and knowledge of Bill and Tom."

Rob Gregory.

Bespoke AMI CPD.

"Excellent day, good balance, good pace, good variety."

Ross MacDougall.

IRATA Level 1.

"Having done many various courses in my military career this course has been one of the most enjoyable, professional and thorough courses attended. Very very good training centre."

Mandy Fearnehough.

IRATA Level 1.

"Full information provided safe, friendly environment to train in. All Lyon staff helpful and friendly."

Alban Jarry.

IRATA Level 1.

"Very good knowledge of the trainer…more info when necessary to make complex situations easy to understand."

Andrew Barker - Manchester FRS.

Rope Rescue Instructor.

"Course was delivered in a manner befitting the knowledge and skill of the course tutor. Excellent tuition content, course centred around student needs."

Niall MacLennan.

Rope Rescue Supervisor.

"Excellent training opportunity for fire service personnel involved in technical rescue."

Ray Hills.

WAH Rescue for Riggers & Stage Workers.

"Excellent course from start to finish, everything I wanted and far more, thanks."

Brian Watson - Manchester FRS.

Rope Rescue Supervisor.

"The whole training experience from the reception to the trainers and facilities, the trainers were flexible to the needs of the class and also gave examples of real life situations."

Ralph Dowell.

Bespoke.

"Very good course. Good tuition good content and put over very well. Well done Lyon."

Peter Gwilliam - STC Ltd.

Anchor Placement.

"Excellent course. Very informative, well presented, relaxed learning environment. Happy to recommend to others – will return for further courses."

Justin Halls.

IRATA Level 1.

"The training was clear and covered everything for assessment. Instructors keen to answer questions involving more advanced techniques."

Ian Plater - Maritime & Coastguard Agency.

Rope Rescue Operator.

"I found this course advanced my knowledge and skill in rope rescue consistent with national standards. A hands on practical course for those involved in Rope Rescue. This course provided valuable and potentially essential development in my rope rescue skills and knowledge, consistent with operational requirements and national standards."

Ian Burton.

Wind Turbine WAH & Rescue.

"I was very impressed and I learnt a lot of good information for my job."

Norman Curtis - Humberside F&R.

Rope Rescue Operator.

"Met my expectations, best one I have attended in 25 years of service."

Carl Hammal.

IRATA Level 3.

"Great Course, well presented. Enjoyable."

Mark Coulbeck.

IRATA Level 2.

"Excellent training very natural trainer."

Keith Baker - Derbyshire Police.

Bespoke.

"Excellent – theory and practical pitched at correct level."

Frank Collins -Manchester FRS.

Rope Rescue Supervisor.

"Great course, good content well delivered by instructors."

Christopher Hill.

Mast and Tower Climbing.

"Excellent training regime, simple to complex with plenty of opportunities to ask questions."

Mac Stephens.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"The training was excellent. Mark was informative and delivered at a good pace. He kept us focused and met students needs as well as a pleasant delivery style."

Andy Grant.

Anchor Placement.

"This is the third course I’ve taken here, and have always thought the instruction to be 100% professional."

Nigel Dawkins.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"Good location. Excellent facilities. Friendly staff. Great instruction."

Ian Rawlinson.

IRATA Level 1.

"Well Delivered and at a pace to suit the individual. Good Facilities."

Craig Taylor.

Work at Height Rescue.

"Trainer explained everything perfectly. Made everything easy to understand."

Steven Raby - Blackpool Pleasue Beach.

Work at Height.

"Very good training two lads were brill explained everything very good and understanding."

Cliona Ni Mhocain.

Work at Height Rescue.

"It was thorough and detailed, individual levels of knowledge and skills were amply catered for. The trainer was very patient and explained everything clearly, and gave constructive criticism and encouragement throughout the 2 days."

David Kemmett - L-3 TRL Technology.

Mast and Tower Climbing.

"Excellent training course, fantastic facilities, highly recommended for all mast and tower climbers."

Ian Rawlinson.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and look forward to returning in the future for further courses."

David Gledson - North Yorkshire FRS.

Bespoke.

"Relaxed, well taught and friendly. Very helpful and reassuring tuition. Very good course and delivery, great venue and facilities. I very much enjoyed coming to Lyon, hope I return!"

Simon Cowley.

Rope Rescue Supervisor.

"A well structured and interesting course. Use of outdoor venues a definite bonus."

Chris Harbottle - Abacus ISE Ltd.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"I felt the level of training I received was to the highest standard."

Simon Ruddick.

IRATA Level 3.

"Very good course. The whole set up works well and staff all very friendly and excellent lunch."

James Rowland - Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Work at Height.

"Excellent facilities and high standard of safety and equipment and experienced tuition also very helpful and friendly."

Martin Smith - Derbyshire Police.

Bespoke.

"Excellent training styles. Instructors put me at east and identified areas of weakness and were able to adapt the program and tuition styles to suit. A very hard week for me, but very enjoyable."

Paul Simmons - Derbyshire Constabulary.

Bespoke WAH & Rescue.

"Overall the training and support has been second to none."

Peter Edgerton.

Bespoke AMI CPD.

"The format of the day was excellent; a very good informative section plus lots of opportunity for questions and discussion."

Paul Horridge.

Rope Rescue Supervisor.

"A thoroughly enjoyable course and very professional and friendly staff. Explained any difficult areas thoroughly. Excellent."

Dave Bottomley.

IRATA Level 1.

"Excellent, my new preferred centre for training. Lots of valid, in depth information to take away for revision at later date."

Robert Ellis.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"A very productive and informative four days which will give me a start point to improving the policies and procedures within my organisation."

Neil Griffin.

Rope Rescue Supervisor.

"Very good, recommended. Extremely beneficial. Feel a lot more confident to take on role of supervisor on return to South Wales Fire & Rescue Service."

Lawrence Kerrs.

IRATA Level 1.

"Nicely organised, allowing us to make mistakes asking us if there was anything better we could have done to avoid the mistake rather than embarrassing or belittling us for it."

Caroline Tromans.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"Excellent course. Information, training and support have been invaluable to me. Worth every penny. Many thanks."

Andy Richards - Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Bespoke.

"The course was really well panned and all relevant facts put over clearly. The practical was really well demonstrated and help given when it was needed and the trainers were very helpful."

Doug Kemp - Asset Co.

First Aid at Height.

"Great place. People very smart and friendly. Very knowledgeable and personable trainers. Thanks."

Matt Solomon.

IRATA Level 1.

"The training was awesome. I thought I had no chance of completing the course, but with the trainers it was possible."

Nick Mallet.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"Would recommend the course to any of my colleagues. Tailored perfectly for the industry."

Chris Lowe.

IRATA Level 1.

"Excellent facilities. Will be using in future for further training."

Jared Doughty - Flying by Foy.

Work at Height & Rescue.

"Very pleased. Specific requests made were well covered as well as the syllabus."

Rob Hunt.

IRATA Level 2.

"Excellent week. Will use again next time."

Michael Fox - R&B Group.

WAH Riggers and Stage Workers.

"Excellent, covers all I need to know."

Maciej Badower.

Anchor Placement.

"Worth recommending, excellent facilities and training area."

Richard Hudson.

Work at Height Rescue.

"Would recommend Lyon training courses to anyone. Good location, good people and good experience."

Mark Wright - Mark Wright Safety Solutions.

Work at Height Rescue.

"This exceeded all my requirements and I would recommend to anyone."

Mike Sutcliffe - North Yorkshire FRS.

Rope Rescue Operator.

"A very good week was had by all. It would be good and very beneficial for us to come back on the Supervisory course."

Steven Payton.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"I’ve enjoyed the course and would recommend it to anyone who would use this equipment."

Martin Foran.

Rope Rescue Supervisor.

"Excellent course learnt a lot from two very experienced and friendly instructors."

Robbie Mahood - Police Service of Northern Ireland.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"Training was excellent, venue was top notch and Mark was friendly and humorous."

Darren Belfield - Derbyshire Police.

Bespoke.

"Very enjoyable week in a relaxed environment with two capable and experienced instructors. I feel I have learned a lot and developed an understanding of the techniques taught."

Martyn John - Royal Opera House.

Work at Height.

"Enjoyable day learning new skills."

Mark Phillips - Royal Opera House.

Work at Height.

"A good days training learning new skills."

Barrie Hodgson.

Work at Height Rescue.

"I found the course content and tuition excellent, and have benefited greatly."

Neil Hyam - Humberside F&R.

Rope Rescue Operator.

"Top quality facilities both classroom and practical areas, easy relaxed style of tuition."

John Ewing - Buxtons.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"As per the standards of Lyon I found this course to be of a high standard, from day one we were put at ease, and all questions and time given to us as a group or individual was great. Thank you very much for all the help especially from Mark."

Chris Davies - Civil Defence Scotland.

Rope Rescue Supervisor.

"Excellent Training from Bill and Tom, think I will come here for my IRATA 3 Re-val next year."

Dirk jan Swier.

IRATA Level 3.

"Nice relaxed atmosphere. Good trainer, with good effective teaching and training style. Good job."

Chris Harvey.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"Fantastic facility and staff. Excellent food. I got a lot out of the course. Mark was very good at answering my queries about ropes course inspection."

Andrew Gallie.

Rope Rescue Supervisor.

"Whilst I didn't have any issues with our previous training provider, I'm 100% glad we made the change to Lyon: Bill's knowledge, expertise and the experiences he shared were excellent, and his enthusiasm and passion were second to none!"

Ronan Lenihan.

Work at Height Rescue.

"Right balance of theory and practical appropriate challenges. Always busy. Enjoyable."

Jason Harbach.

IRATA Level 3.

"Great team that really looked after our every needs."

Tony Patton.

Safety Managers Course.

"Received appropriate information to help me progress in my safety role with respects to harnesses, rope access, PFPE etc. Met my expectations fully."

Mark Bramwich.

Bespoke AMI CPD.

"V. useful day, thought provoking. Made me think about my technical expert role for climbing, gorge and ropes course delivery at my place of work. Nice one."

Ian Jarvis - Chichester Festival theatre.

Work at Height.

"Great way of putting it into a practical way, that would be used in this job."

Helen Little - Concord College.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"I thought this was one of the best courses I have attended. Despite limited experience - in a group which had much more - I felt supported and at ease. The environment created meant I could ask any question."

Jenna Strain.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"Enjoyed the course, got a lot from it and feel the course is very beneficial, especially for my role in offshore."

Mark Sanger.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"All very good, excellent facilities and staff."

Nigel White - Office Depot.

Work at Height.

"A thoroughly interesting and informative training course. I enjoyed it immensely."

Brett Harzo.

Rope Rescue Supervisor.

"Excellent course and thoroughly enjoyed it."

David Lee.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"I am delighted to have passed this course, particularly as I have no ‘hands-on’ experience of working at height. My success is equally down to the professionalism and teaching skills of Paul and his colleagues."

Norm Curtis - Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.

Rope Rescue Supervisor.

"The new training venue (Lune Gorge) was excellent. The Rope Operator was fantastic but this was actually better. The course met all of my requirements and expectations."

Dave Cavers.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"Well paced, informative and never too dry. Knowledge of trainer excellent and he ensured he took consideration of my previous experience."

Chris Proud.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"Great course. Very experienced and knowledgeable trainer."

Marcus Bougourd - Entre-Prise UK Ltd.

Work at Height.

"Thought the day was a big help towards working at height. Made me more confident."

David Hodgson - The Gorge Outdoors.

Equipment Sales for Resellers.

"Excellent, well structured, well tutored. Tailored to suit individual needs and knowledge. Many thanks."

Anthony McCallion - Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Bespoke.

"Excellent tutors who gave the information in a clear and easily understood manner and who were approachable and very happy to give further advice and clarification."

Vicki Box.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"I was very impressed with the training centre and course. It had the perfect balance of practical and theory and was delivered very well. I learned much more than I expected to over the four days and enjoyed it very much."

Shelley Armstrong.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"More than I expected and very relevant. Superb and relevant to my situation."

Kane Egan.

Bespoke.

"Very worthwhile and educational. Learnt a lot and enjoyed the experience, very friendly and informative course."

Roddy Bainton - Lothian and Borders Police.

Bespoke WAH & Rescue.

"Good delivery from a knowledgeable trainer. Great Facilities. I would definitely consider attending future courses with Lyon."

Matthew Foreman.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"I enjoyed the course, I felt the content and instructional style was excellent. The training facility was superb."

David Graham - BIS Salamis.

PPE Inspection for Industry.

"Excellent Service as always from you guys at Lyon."

Tom Harvey - RAF Mountain Rescue.

PPE Inspection for Adventure Activities.

"Very good course, opens your eyes. Also ran very professionally."

J.G. Simmons.

Anchor Placement.

"Training very good, I was made to feel at ease straight away."

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