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Dive Rescue International and the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (WA) are teaming up to provide Dive Rescue 1 training in Olympia, Washington in March of 2025! 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 … Read More

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WI) and Dive Rescue International have teamed up to administer the 3-day light Salvage & Recovery scuba dive course in West Bend, WI October 8-10, 2025. The host indicated there will be an airplane to lift, which is rare and nice. It is now open for registrations. Light Salvage and Recovery is Dive Rescue International’s … Read More

The Hastings (MN) Fire Department and Dive Rescue International are teaming up to deliver the incredible Swiftwater Rescue Combo class in Hastings, MN on July 15-19, 2024. Swiftwater Rescue Combo is all of Swiftwater Rescue I and II, but saves 1 day of training by combining the classes. Swiftwater rescue operations are inherently dangerous and with the complications of fast … Read More

Join Dive Rescue International and the Little Hocking VFD Department in Little Hocking, Ohio for a Dive Rescue 1 training program June 7-9, 2024. 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 … Read More

The Panama City Fire Department and Dive Rescue International are teaming up to deliver Swiftwater Rescue Trainer class in Panama City, Florida, September 5-9, 2024. Plan now to join us there! Swiftwater rescue operations are inherently dangerous and with the complications of fast current, low-head dams, and/or hidden debris they can become deadly. Prepare for these special hazards by learning … Read More

The Panama City Fire Department and Dive Rescue International are teaming up to deliver the incredible Swiftwater Rescue Combo class in Panama City, Florida, August 31-September 4, 2024. Swiftwater Rescue Combo is all of Swiftwater Rescue I and II, but saves 1 day of training by combining the classes. Swiftwater rescue operations are inherently dangerous and with the complications of … Read More

The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Dive Rescue International have organized a 2 class series in Warsaw, Indiana consisting of Rapid Intervention Techniques and Deep Dive Operations at the beginning of September, 2024. Rapid Intervention Techniques Public Safety Divers (PSDs) establish baseline skills, knowledge, and abilities to recognize and respond to a PSD in distress on the surface or submerged. This … Read More

Dive Rescue International and the Waco Fire Department have teamed up to offer Dry Suit Diver, Full Face Mask Diver and Dive Rescue 1 in May! Dry Suit Diver and Full Face Mask – May 6-8, 2024 Dive Rescue 1 – May 13-15, 2024 Dry Suit and Full Face Mask (Encapsulation) Diving is Dive Rescue International’s renowned three day (24 … Read More

Critical Skills Diver training is a two-day class focused on improving diver competence and confidence through proper response repetition in increasingly challenging underwater events. Carefully controlled and moderated challenges in a swimming pool setting deliver many iterations to each diver candidate. Critical Skills Diver training is considered so crucial, that even though it is a Dive Rescue 2 class, Dive … Read More

Join Dive Rescue International and the Warwick Police Department in Warwick, Rhode Island for a Dive Rescue 1 training program June 3-5, 2024. 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 … Read More