Hi, Tom. As a newby on an all-volunteer S/R team, it would be great to see part of PSDiver Monthly dedicate a column/article in each issue to some of the basics. Our team has some great instructors and members, but we only have so much time to work together. And actual call-outs are NOT where you want to learn new things, right? Here are a few ideas:
*As you can imagine, an all-volunteer group is going to have a whole hodgepodge of equipment. Some of us are moving in the DIR direction, but some basic tips and tricks for the PSD would be nice to see.
*Individual and team search patterns. What is typically used when.
*Basic and advanced commo (underwater and surface/diver)
*Training ideas, schedules or outlines. Vehicle extractions--techniques, safety considerations, etc.
*Decontamination procedures
*I'll be setting up my team with some public affairs training in order to more comfortably deal with the media. Article in PSD?
I'm sure most seasoned PSDs might find this stuff mundane, but I'm sure there are others like me who want to understand, self-educate, and contribute!