Surface-Supplied Air

surface supplied air

Comprehensive training on the use of
surface supplied air systems

Recommended for: Certified divers and surface support personnel

3 days (24 hours)

Course Overview

Prerequisites

Overview

Learn how to select a system appropriate to your environment and get in-depth instruction for the safe planning and management of operations involving surface-supplied air. This is an advanced diving class concerning tethered umbilical diving for public safety applications, related emergency procedures, operation and routine maintenance of surface-supplied air (SSA) systems, utilizing a full face mask in umbilical diving, and specific air panel operator responsibilities. Customizing the course to agency specific equipment is suggested.

Duration

Prerequisites:

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

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.

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