Course Description:  

Learn the fundamentals of dive rescue operations from scene evaluation through incident debriefing. Public safety divers and surface-support personnel are prepared to respond effectively to a water-incident scene. Topics include: overview of public safety drowning accidents; selecting, training, and equipping dive teams; family, media and other agencies relations; search pattern fundamentals; victim retrieval tactics; responding to vehicle accidents; accident scene documentation; and an introduction to specialized equipment. Programs are presented in a classroom, a pool and at an open-water training site.

Duration – 3 days (24 hours)

Recommended for – certified divers and surface support personnel

Prerequisites 

• At least 18 years of age
• Member of a public safety agency
• Diving students need proof of open water certification (Surface support is exempt from this prerequisite)
• Students diving in drysuits must submit proof of drysuit training with registration
• Reading and properly completing RSTC Medical form* You will receive this form during the course
• 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.

Dive Rescue I Student Kit -SKU: 6005  $85.00

Product Description 

• Dive Rescue 1 (DR1) Student Manual
• DR1 Training Folder
• Rapid Field Neuro (2)
• Dive Checklist (2)
• IADRS Watermanship Test
• IADRS Annual Scuba Skills
• DRI Recert Requirements
• DR1 Recert Acknowledgement
• DR1 Student Test
• DR1 Certificate
• Program Evaluation

This Kit also contains a Line Signal Card, DR1 Update Card w/sticker, DR1 Student Card, DR1 Patch and a black zippered nylon bag to keep it all organized.

Please call Linda at 800-248-3483 x15 and mention you are with Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety. You will purchase the kit with her and it will be delivered to us.

IF PLANNING TO TAKE BOTH DR1 & PSD, PURCHASE THE STUDENT COMBO KIT