Light Salvage & Recovery

OBJECTIVE

The focus of the program will be conducting salvage operations as they apply to underwater crime scenes and investigations. The techniques taught in this program can be applied to the salvage or recovery of boats, automobiles and aircraft. By teaching your dive members to complete safe salvage operations, you can offer an environmentally conscious service to your community. Students should be prepared to make several lifts using various techniques.

PREREQUISITES

• Member of a Public Safety Agency
• At least 18 years old
• 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).