Dive Rescue International

Dive Rescue 1
2026-05-12 08:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 (America/Denver) | Western Lakes Fire Station 51, 1400 Oconomowoc Parkway, Oconomowoc, WI, 53066, United States
OBJECTIVE
Dive Rescue International’s premier program for public safety divers, covering dive team organization, rescue, recovery, and investigations. Learn essential strategies for media interaction, family communication, and agency collaboration.
MAIN TOPICS

Public Safety Diving Accidents
Drowning
Dive Team Organization & Management
Search Patterns
Scene Evaluation
Victim Retrieval
Service to the Family, Media, & Other Agencies
Vehicle Accidents
Underwater Investigation
Field Exercises

PREREQUISITES

At least 18 years of age
Member of a Public Safety Agency
RSTC Medical Statement
Open Water Certification
Proof of Dry Suit Diving certificate, if applicable
Physically fit (13 MET or greater recommended)

BRING TO CLASS
All students will need:

U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
A knife
A whistle
Adequate clothing for working outside
Pen and paper for taking notes and sketching

Humminbird Sonar Training
2026-05-16 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00 | Deerfield Fire Department, 9482 State Route 224, Deerfield, OH, 44411, United States
OBJECTIVE
This course trains teams to utilize Humminbird Side Scan Sonar maximizing department financial and personnel resources for underwater search missions.
MAIN TOPICS

Sonar Technology
Sonar Frequencies
Range vs. Resolution
GPS and Sonar
Sonar Shadows and Reflectivity
Sonar Imagery Searching for Evidence and Weapons
Where to Search
Marking Targets
Saving Data
Post Mission Analysis
Mastery of the Humminbird Unit
Field Operations

PREREQUISITES

At least 18 years of age
Member of a Public Safety Agency

BRING TO CLASS
US Coast Guard approved PFD with knife and whistle, adequate clothing and protection from the environment, as well as a pen and paper for note taking and sketching.

Med Dive
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-19 17:00 | Lansing Police Operations Center, 5815 Wise Road, Lansing, MI, 48911, United States
OBJECTIVE
Successful completion of the Med Dive 1 program provides the student with skills required to improve their ability to recognize potentially life-threatening signs and symptoms associated with scuba diving injuries. Learning the cause, affects, signs, and symptoms of decompression illness and arterial gas embolism will be discussed, as well as in-field stabilization.
PREREQUISITES

Member of a Public Safety Agency
At least 18 years old
RSTC Medical Statement
Current First Aid, EMT or Paramedic certification
Current CPR certification

BRING TO CLASS

US Coast Guard approved PFD with knife and whistle
Adequate clothing and protection from the environment
Pen and paper for note- taking and sketching.

Diving students must provide their own equipment: Wetsuit or dry suit, scuba regulator: recently serviced + environmentally protected with alternate air source (i.e.: octopus), timing device, depth + submersible pressure gauge, BC with oral/power inflator, 4 tanks with current Hydro + VIP, mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt + 2 cutting tools (knife, wire cutters, or trauma shears).

Critical Skills Diver
2026-05-20 08:00 - 2026-05-21 17:00 | Lansing Police Operations Center, 5815 Wise Road, Lansing, MI, 48911, United States
OBJECTIVE
Critical Skills Diver training prepares Public Safety Divers (PSDs) to use repetition in training as a means to improve in water confidence and competence. PSDs are introduced to the concepts of muscle memory, stress survival responses, and crisis rehearsal for self-rescue. Proper response to key underwater emergencies are examined and practiced. Student skill level evolves through repetition of familiar and unfamiliar challenges. Simply, this course introduces the knowledge and skills that help PSDs develop the ability to prevent and / or survive a diving emergency.
PREREQUISITES

Member of a Public Safety Agency
At least 18 years old
RSTC Medical Statement
Current First Aid, EMT or Paramedic certification
Current CPR certification

BRING TO CLASS

US Coast Guard approved PFD with knife and whistle
Adequate clothing and protection from the environment
Pen and paper for note- taking and sketching.

Diving students must provide their own equipment: Wetsuit or dry suit, scuba regulator: recently serviced + environmentally protected with alternate air source (i.e.: octopus), timing device, depth + submersible pressure gauge, BC with oral/power inflator, 4 tanks with current Hydro + VIP, mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt + 2 cutting tools (knife, wire cutters, or trauma shears).

Light Salvage & Recovery
2026-05-22 08:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00 | Lansing Police Operations Center, 5815 Wise Road, Lansing, MI, 48911, United States
OBJECTIVE
The focus of the program will be conducting salvage operations as they apply to underwater crime scenes and investigations. The techniques taught in this program can be applied to the salvage or recovery of boats, automobiles and aircraft. By teaching your dive members to complete safe salvage operations, you can offer an environmentally conscious service to your community. Students should be prepared to make several lifts using various techniques.
PREREQUISITES

Member of a Public Safety Agency
At least 18 years old
RSTC Medical Statement
Current First Aid, EMT or Paramedic certification
Current CPR certification

BRING TO CLASS

US Coast Guard approved PFD with knife and whistle
Adequate clothing and protection from the environment
Pen and paper for note- taking and sketching.

Diving students must provide their own equipment: Wetsuit or dry suit, scuba regulator: recently serviced + environmentally protected with alternate air source (i.e.: octopus), timing device, depth + submersible pressure gauge, BC with oral/power inflator, 4 tanks with current Hydro + VIP, mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt + 2 cutting tools (knife, wire cutters, or trauma shears).
