Why choose Waddington Training Centre?
Waddington Training Centre is an internationally acclaimed training facility, located on a 17-acre site, just three miles from Lincoln.
The centre is the ultimate venue for a diverse range of training opportunities and includes a wide range of specialised areas, including:
- road traffic collision and rail training - master the complexities of roadways and rail incidents
- search and rescue - hone your skills with our rubble pile, internal and external collapsed buildings, confined space, and, breaking and breaching rigs
- technical rescue - experience trench, shoring, large breathing apparatus, COBRA and PPV training
- team building - strengthen your team’s cohesion and effectiveness
- mock fire station and drill yard - practice in realistic and controlled environments
- incident command - engage in a wide range of training scenarios with our fully equipped command suite
A trusted choice
Our facility has hosted large-scale, international and national search and rescue exercises, as well as multi-agency exercises, making it a trusted choice for comprehensive training.
Tailored training
We offer fully facilitated courses delivered by our highly trained team across various disciplines. Alternatively, you can hire the site to conduct your own bespoke training or exercise solutions tailored to meet your specific needs.
Comprehensive amenities
Lecture rooms and classrooms with full IT facilities are available as well as mess facilities, changing and shower area, welfare and drying rooms.
Specialist rescue training
Animal rescue
As a rural county, we understand the unique challenges of animal rescue. Our Animal Rescue Courses are tailored to meet the needs of emergency responders.
In collaboration with Bransby Horse Home, we offer bespoke training for Animal Rescue Levels 1 & 2, ensuring you are equipped with the skills and knowledge required for effective animal rescue operations.
Trench rescue
Our Trench Rescue Training is designed to address all aspects of trench rescue, from awareness to advanced operations.
Whether you need basic training or advanced techniques for trench collapse scenarios, our courses can be customised to fit your specific requirements.
Confined space
With our uniquely developed search and rescue facilities, we provide comprehensive Confined Space Rescue Training. Our scenarios are designed to enhance confined space awareness and working procedures.
Our expert instructors ensure that you achieve the most appropriate level of training for your needs.
Work at height
Our qualified instructors offer extensive Work at Height Training, certified by external providers.
With experience in height rescues using various equipment, we provide training on multiple structures, including collapsed cranes, bespoke buildings with internal work at height facilities, and numerous towers/buildings for external work.
Rail incidents
Waddington Training Centre features three Class 2 train carriages, operational railway tracks, and a level crossing, creating realistic challenges for Rail Incident Response Training.
Collaborating with Network Rail and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, we develop courses tailored to your needs, ensuring comprehensive preparedness for rail-related incidents.
Bariatric response
Partnering with East Midlands Ambulance Service, we offer specialised Bariatric Response Training.
Our trainers, qualified through external instructor programs, have developed effective techniques and procedures to address incidents involving bariatric patients, providing you with the necessary skills and advice.
Waddington site safety brief
Waddington is a “live” working training site and several training activities may be taking place at the same time.
Whilst on this site you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others. You must be aware of hazardous activities being carried out by other users and always adhere to any restrictions and cordons that are in place.
Please read this safety brief before entering the site.
Parking
Park in designated parking spaces and keep to designated roadways unless instructed otherwise by Site staff. Be vigilant for moving service and contractor vehicles. Driving speed is restricted to 10 MPH.
Pedestrians
Use designated marked walkways and crossing points and be vigilant for moving vehicles.
Welfare
The medical room is in the building by the main car park. Any illness or injury should be reported immediately to directing staff. An ambulance will be called if necessary.
If you feel ill, or feel you are not fit enough to continue with training, please bring this to the attention of directing staff.
Emergency evacuation and rendezvous point
Upon hearing the evacuation sound (repeated whistle sound or air horn) please make your way to the Fire Assembly Point on the drill yard, where a roll call will take place.
Toilets
- Inside toilets are in the mess room - no training attire permitted.
- Outside toilets - training attire permitted.
Smoking area
No Smoking or vaping is permitted on site other than at the identified location at the rear of the outside toilets.
Lighting on site
This is limited at night. Additional lighting must be used whilst moving around the site.
Aircraft
Due to the location of the training centre there may be aircraft taking off and landing nearby - do not get distracted.
Grassed areas
Be aware of uneven ground, rabbit holes etc. Do not venture on top of the bunkers.
Personnel hygiene
Be vigilant of personal hygiene. Hand washing facilities and sanitiser is available on site.
Dogs
Be aware of dogs on site. Do not feed the dogs with your food.
Restricted areas
- The Rubble Piles are “live” and may shift and move - only trained or supervised personnel with correct PPE are allowed on to the rubble pile.
- The Fire Behaviour and BA Search and Rescue areas may have smoke and fires - these may be hot.
- Even when cold DO NOT ENTER the BA facilities without PPE/RPE and supervision.
- The crane - do not climb unless using WAH PPE and under supervision.
- Remember when mounting and dismounting appliances and service vehicles to use the “3 points of contact”.
- Live casualties will have been briefed with the word of command “For Real”.
- Adhere to manual handling techniques at all times. Manual handling techniques apply to all activities including casualty handling and tool use.
- Use all PPE and equipment to manufacturers and service guidance when undertaking training.