The Kalamazoo County Dive Team and Dive Rescue International are offering Dive Rescue 1 training in Kalamazoo, Michigan September 15-17, 2023. Registration is open!
Dive Rescue 1 is the internationally renowned three-day (24 hour) training program for certified divers and surface support personnel. Successful completion of the Dive Rescue I program provides basic methods and skills necessary for a Public Safety Diver to function safely and effectively at a water accident. From scene evaluation to incident debriefing, this program covers it all. Diving and surface support personnel learn to apply the latest techniques in underwater rescue and recovery to prepare them to respond effectively and safely to water incidents.
This program is presented in the classroom, pool, and open-water to allow students to become familiar with the techniques prior to field scenarios. Successful completion of this program is measured in class participation (including 2 dives) and an end of program comprehensive test.
Key training topics include:
- DROWNING AND PSD FATALITIES
- TEAM ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
- SEARCH PATTERNS
- SCENE EVALUATION
- VICTIM RETRIEVAL
- SERVICE TO THE FAMILY, MEDIA AND OTHER AGENCIES
- VEHICLE-IN-WATER ACCIDENTS
- NFPA STANDARDS
