Dive Rescue 1
2026-10-02 08:00 - 2026-10-04 17:00 (America/Denver) | Crystal Lake Fire Department, 316 Sandy Beach Rd., Ellington, CT, 06029, 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
