Dry Suit Diver (DSD)
Duration:  2 days (16 hours)
Recommended for:  certified divers and surface support personnel

Prerequisites:

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

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.

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.