Dive Rescue International

Dry Suit Repair
2026-08-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | 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
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
