Ice Diving Operations (IDO)
Duration:  3 days (24 hours)
Recommended for:  Certified divers and surface support personnel

Prerequisites:

• Member of a public safety agency
• At least 18 years of age
• Proof of Dive Rescue 1 Specialist certification
• Students diving in dry suits must submit proof of dry suit training with registration
• Complete RSTC Medical Statement (including physician signature, if applicable)

Participants will be able to plan and execute an emergency ice diving operation; select, evaluate, and perform field maintenance on ice diving equipment; and dive safely under ice in order to complete a rescue /recovery mission. Participants will also be introduced to diving with full face masks.

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.