Light Salvage & Recovery
2026-05-22 08:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00 (America/Denver) | 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).

Swiftwater Rescue I
2026-05-26 08:00 - 2026-05-28 17:00, 2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-11 17:00 | Golden Fire Department Station 21, 911 10th St, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
OBJECTIVE
Dive Rescue International’s renowned program for public safety swiftwater responders equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to manage complex and hazardous rescue operations. This 11-day course includes Swiftwater I + II Rescue training and Swiftwater Rescue Trainer certification. Courses can be taken individually, with Swiftwater Rescue II as a prerequisite for the Trainer class. Maximize positive outcomes in swiftwater rescues with our expert training.
MAIN TOPICS

Hydrology/Dynamics of Moving Water
Planning Swiftwater Operations
Site Survey
Hazard Identification
Personal Protective Equipment
Survival Float & Swim Techniques
Mechanical Rigging Systems
Locating Hidden Obstructions
Use of Inflatable Boats
Low-head Dams
Swiftwater Search Techniques
Operational Planning
Advanced Ropes, Knots, and Rigging
Swimming Exercises
Swiftwater Rescue Board Exercises
Advanced River Rescue Scenarios
Triage Exercises
Water-Bound Victim Extrication

TRAINER TOPICS

Teaching the Adult Learner
Preparation and Effective Presentation of the Swiftwater Rescue Program
Swiftwater Rescue II Program Overview
Testing and Evaluation of Students
Site Preparation for Swiftwater Course
Operations

Swiftwater Rescue II
2026-05-29 08:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00 | Golden Fire Department Station 21, 911 10th St, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
OBJECTIVE
Dive Rescue International’s renowned program for public safety swiftwater responders equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to manage complex and hazardous rescue operations. This 11-day course includes Swiftwater I + II Rescue training and Swiftwater Rescue Trainer certification. Courses can be taken individually, with Swiftwater Rescue II as a prerequisite for the Trainer class. Maximize positive outcomes in swiftwater rescues with our expert training.
MAIN TOPICS

Hydrology/Dynamics of Moving Water
Planning Swiftwater Operations
Site Survey
Hazard Identification
Personal Protective Equipment
Survival Float & Swim Techniques
Mechanical Rigging Systems
Locating Hidden Obstructions
Use of Inflatable Boats
Low-head Dams
Swiftwater Search Techniques
Operational Planning
Advanced Ropes, Knots, and Rigging
Swimming Exercises
Swiftwater Rescue Board Exercises
Advanced River Rescue Scenarios
Triage Exercises
Water-Bound Victim Extrication

Dive Rescue 1
2026-05-30 08:00 - 2026-06-01 17:00 | Hyannis Fire Department Headquarters, 95 High School Rd Ext., Hyannis, MA, 02601, 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

Swiftwater Rescue Trainer
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-05 17:00, 2026-06-12 08:00 - 2026-06-16 17:00 | Golden Fire Department Station 21, 911 10th St, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
OBJECTIVE
Dive Rescue International’s renowned program for public safety swiftwater responders equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to manage complex and hazardous rescue operations.
MAIN TOPICS

Hydrology/Dynamics of Moving Water
Planning Swiftwater Operations
Site Survey
Hazard Identification
Personal Protective Equipment
Survival Float & Swim Techniques
Mechanical Rigging Systems
Locating Hidden Obstructions
Use of Inflatable Boats
Low-head Dams
Swiftwater Search Techniques
Operational Planning
Advanced Ropes, Knots, and Rigging
Swimming Exercises
Swiftwater Rescue Board Exercises
Advanced River Rescue Scenarios
Triage Exercises
Water-Bound Victim Extrication

TRAINER TOPICS

Teaching the Adult Learner
Preparation and Effective Presentation of the Swiftwater Rescue Program
Swiftwater Rescue II Program Overview
Testing and Evaluation of Students
Site Preparation for Swiftwater Course
Operations

Public Safety Scuba Instructor
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-12 | IFD Training Academy, 9050 E. 33rd St., Indianapolis, IN, 46235, United States
OBJECTIVE
Dive Rescue International’s Public Safety Scuba Instructor (PSSI) program is an intensive, five-day course designed to prepare experienced divers to train and certify Public Safety Divers (PSDs) within their own departments. Graduates gain the skills to teach open water fundamentals with a focus on rescue and recovery operations, ensuring their teams are equipped to handle challenging environments such as zero visibility and contaminated waters.
PREREQUISITES

Sponsorship by a Public Safety Agency
At least 21 years old
Current Dive Rescue 1 certification
Completion of Med Dive [must be 2 day (20 hour) course]
A minimum of 100 logged dives (at least 50% must be training/operational dives while remaining 50% can be recreational dives with only 2
pool dives/year acceptable)
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 and 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).

Swiftwater Rescue II
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-11 17:00 | Golden Fire Department Station 21, 911 10th St, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

Dive Rescue 1
2026-06-11 08:00 - 2026-06-13 17:00 | Southold Fire Department, 55135 Main Road, Southold, NY, 11971, United States

Dive Rescue I Trainer
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-06-19 17:00 | IFD Training Academy, 9050 E. 33rd St., Indianapolis, IN, 46235, United States
OBJECTIVE
The Dive Rescue 1 Trainer (DR1T) program is an intensive leadership course designed for experienced scuba instructors aiming to certify their department personnel as Dive Rescue 1 Specialists. This program introduces specialized teaching techniques tailored to the educational needs of emergency services adult learners, enhancing instructors’ abilities to foster a positive learning environment. Graduates will be equipped to teach and certify divers in the fundamentals of dive team operations, ensuring their teams are prepared for effective and safe responses to water-related emergencies.
PREREQUISITES

Sponsorship by a Public Safety Agency
At least 21 years old
Current Dive Rescue 1 certification
Completion of Med Dive [must be 2 day (20 hour) course]
A minimum of 100 logged dives (at least 50% must be training/operational dives while remaining 50% can be recreational dives with only 2
pool dives/year acceptable)
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 and 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).

Med Dive 1 Trainer
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 | IFD Training Academy, 9050 E. 33rd St., Indianapolis, IN, 46235, United States
OBJECTIVE
The Med Dive1 Trainer (MD1T) program equips instructors with the expertise to teach the Med Dive 1 course, focusing on the recognition and initial management of diving-related medical emergencies such as decompression illness and arterial gas embolism. This certification enables trainers to deliver in-house instruction to their departments and collaborate with mutual aid agencies, enhancing the readiness and safety of public safety dive teams.
PREREQUISITES

Sponsorship by a Public Safety Agency
At least 21 years old
Current Dive Rescue 1 certification
Completion of Med Dive [must be 2 day (20 hour) course]
A minimum of 100 logged dives (at least 50% must be training/operational dives while remaining 50% can be recreational dives with only 2
pool dives/year acceptable)
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 and 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).

Med Dive
2026-08-03 08:00 - 2026-08-04 17:00 | PCFD Station 2, 2003 Beck Ave, Panama City, FL, 32401, 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).

Dive Rescue 1
2026-08-04 08:00 - 2026-08-06 17:00 | Douglas County Water Safety Building, 530 Willow Dr., Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States

Critical Skills Diver
2026-08-05 08:00 - 2026-08-06 17:00 | PCFD Station 2, 2003 Beck Ave, Panama City, FL, 32401, 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).

Critical Skills Diver Trainer
2026-08-07 08:00 - 2026-08-08 17:00 | PCFD Station 2, 2003 Beck Ave, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
OBJECTIVE
Successful completion of the Critical Skills Diver Trainer (CSDT) program provides the Instructor with required skills that improve their divers’ ability to react to stress including survival responses, and prevention of panic. The instructor will learn to use repetition in training as a means to improve in water competency, confidence, and comfort. This program introduces the process of managing stress and preventing panic in diving through muscle memory, stress survival responses, and crisis rehearsal drills.
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
2026-08-09 08:00 - 2026-08-11 17:00 | PCFD Station 2, 2003 Beck Ave, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States

Critical Skills Diver
2026-08-10 08:00 - 2026-08-13 17:00 | Litchfield Fire Department, 1 Skyview Lane, Litchfield, IL, 62056, United States

Dive Rescue 2
2026-08-10 08:00 - 2026-08-13 17:00 | Litchfield Fire Department, 1 Skyview Lane, Litchfield, IL, 62056, United States
OBJECTIVE
The Dive Rescue II course is an intensive four-day program combining critical skills diving and rapid intervention techniques into one comprehensive training. CSD training focuses on building in-water confidence through repetition, emphasizing muscle memory, stress responses, and emergency preparedness. Students practice key skills to prevent and manage diving emergencies effectively. After completing the RIT program, the Public Safety Diver (PSD) will have established the baseline skills, knowledge, and abilities to recognize and respond to a PSD in distress on the surface or submerged. This course addresses requisite knowledge requirements found in NFPA standards.
CSD TOPICS

Define Diver Limits
Identify Diver Skills
Different Stages of Diver Stress
Scuba Diving-Related Stressors
Different Signs of Stress a Diver Can Exhibit
Physiological Effects of Stress
Panic Reaction & the Physiological & Behavioral Symptoms
Examine Diver Fatality Profiles
Examine Human Cognitive Systems
Examine Human Physiological Systems
Fitness, Confidence, & Competence Training
Scene Evaluation

RIT TOPICS

Safety Diver Roles & Responsibilities
Safety Check
Signs of Distress
Rapid Intervention Techniques to Assist Conscious and
Unconscious PSDs
Rapid Intervention Techniques to Assist Submerged Divers in
Distress
Special Considerations Concerning Staging Safety Divers
Specialized Equipment

PREREQUISITES

At least 18 years of age
Member of a Public Safety Agency
RSTC Medical Statement
Open Water Certification
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

Diving students must provide their own equipment:

Wetsuit or Drysuit
Scuba regulator- recently serviced and environmentally
protected with alternate air source (i.e.: Octopus, Air II, ect.)
Timing device
Depth and submersible pressure gauge
BC with oral/power inflator
Two tanks with current Hydro & VIP
Full Face Mask, Snorkel, & Fins
Weight belt
Two cutting tools (knife, wire cutters, or trauma shears)

Rapid Intervention Techniques
2026-08-10 08:00 - 2026-08-13 17:00 | Litchfield Fire Department, 1 Skyview Lane, Litchfield, IL, 62056, United States
OBJECTIVE
The Dive Rescue II course is an intensive four-day program combining critical skills diving and rapid intervention techniques into one comprehensive training. CSD training focuses on building in-water confidence through repetition, emphasizing muscle memory, stress responses, and emergency preparedness. Students practice key skills to prevent and manage diving emergencies effectively. After completing the RIT program, the Public Safety Diver (PSD) will have established the baseline skills, knowledge, and abilities to recognize and respond to a PSD in distress on the surface or submerged. This course addresses requisite knowledge requirements found in NFPA standards.
PREREQUISITES

At least 18 years of age
Member of a Public Safety Agency
RSTC Medical Statement
Open Water Certification
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

Diving students must provide their own equipment:

Wetsuit or Drysuit
Scuba regulator- recently serviced and environmentally
protected with alternate air source (i.e.: Octopus, Air II, ect.)
Timing device
Depth and submersible pressure gauge
BC with oral/power inflator
Two tanks with current Hydro & VIP
Full Face Mask, Snorkel, & Fins
Weight belt
Two cutting tools (knife, wire cutters, or trauma shears)

Dry Suit Repair
2026-08-12 08:00 - 17:00 | PCFD Station 2, 2003 Beck Ave, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
OBJECTIVE
Students in this class will discuss how to maintain and repair minor tears, punctures, and holes in vulcanized rubber and trilaminate dry suits. There will be a demonstration of wrist ring, cuff seal, neck seal, and hood installation. Leak testing procedures will also be addressed. Glue and patch materials will be provided for training use during the class. Students are encouraged to bring their own dry suits to class for repair and testing.
PREREQUISITES

Member of a Public Safety Agency
At least 18 years old and 21 years of age for the Trainer course
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).

Dive Rescue 1
2026-10-02 08:00 - 2026-10-04 17:00 | Crystal Lake Fire Department, 316 Sandy Beach Rd., Ellington, CT, 06029, United States
