Dry Suit Diving

dry suit diving

Learn the fundamentals of diving with a dry suit

Recommended for: Certified divers and surface support personnel

2 days (16 hours)

Course Overview

Prerequisites

Overview

Diving in a dry suit addresses proper precautions needed when diving in potentially hazards conditions. Without proper protection from your potentially hazardous diving environment, your rescue/recovery operation may be hindered or halted. One of the first steps to preparing for contaminated water or ice diving is learning how to dive using a dry suit.

Prerequisites:

  • Member of a public safety agency
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Complete RSTC Medical Statement (including physician signature, if applicable

Note To Applicants

This program is designed for personnel who are physically fit. Participants are encouraged to participate after successfully completing the IADRS Watermanship Test or testing to a fitness level of 13 MET (Metabolic Equivalents) or greater. Participants with aerobic fitness questions or concerns should consult their physician prior to in-water training. Participants who have poor aerobic fitness may attend this program as surface support personnel with the approval of the instructor.

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