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We were operational on a search last week. One of the tenders realized that in the areas we had covered, uncapped and "dirty" syringes started to float up. Food for thought, what is the appropriate response of the dive team during an active search? Abort or maintain the op? What aspects of the...

I just took the Interspiro Technician Course through DRI at Rawlings (http://www.diverescueintl.com/Assets/file/Class_Flyers/IT_RawlingsVA.pdf). I was very impressed by the class, the DRI manual (great step by step photos) and the knowledge of the instructor! I came out with a good practical...

First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers to the victim and to his family. N.C. Boy With Flesh-Eating Bacteria As a mudcrawler, this just re-iterates my belief in public safety diving as safely as possible (Vulcanized Suit w/ latex hood, dry gloves and a FFM, or greater protection if...

Does anyone from the PSD world have any experience with the new Viking HDS product line Trelleborg Viking ? Sounds like the NITECS material offers amazing abrasion and permeability protection. I am comparing this suit to the pro or hd w/ surveyor hood. I am not looking at vulcanized suits out...

Hey there, I just ordered a DC 800 pro, and am a relative newb in the world of underwater photography. Anyone have any good trips or tricks specific to the DC 800 regarding low to no viz pictures? * thanks SeaLife Denise for your prompt responses in private message and suggestions

We are working on a multi-agency (dive teams and FD) scenario where we are trying to simulate a need for a thorough washdown/ decon of the divers. Our goal is to revise our MOPS/ SOPS for a focus on diver safety, and to have a simple one page reference we can hand off to a FD POC (an agency...

Hey all, They sunk the plane at Lake Rawlings this past saturday (3/1/08), some cool pics included. The plane was later moved to a new resting place, but this gives you an idea.

A few of us from Virginia are headed up for the Lifeguard Systems Ice Diving Search and Rescue/Recovery Program being held in Shokan, NY January 24-27, 2008. Course Info: Ice Water Rescue Course Just curious if anyone else is headed up there from the PSD forum.:D

Hey all, A few friends and I are heading to Rawlings on Sunday 5/27, and tenting it for the night. Any other SBer's headed out there?

Dive Connections of Charlottesville, VA is holding its 8th annual tent sale and swap fest on Sunday, May 6th from 10AM to 4PM. * Get Money for old gear * Buy and swap equipment * Rental equipment sell out * Specials on gear service * 25% off all Con-Ed classes (paid for on day of sale) *...

I was directed to take the online FEMA/ NIMS training at http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp via my team captain to comply with the Homeland Security Act. Our team is all volunteer, just curious if other volunteer teams are doing this as well.

Hey there, Anyone up for a dive in the Water Gap at the old train wreck by the Indian Head on 12/26 around noon? I am a PSD in central VA who used to dive the Delaware River frequently in the early 90's and would love to get in the water again there for nostalgia. :eyebrow: If anyone...

Hey All, We are looking at upgrading and standardizing our BC's in central VA for a volunteer team. Does anyone have any hands on experiance with the OMS CHEMICALLY RESISTANT BC AND IQ PACK relative to PSD diving? http://www.omsdive.com/bc-chem.html As far as our general setup, we dive...

We had a great day of training with a K9 SAR unit in VA today. The unit is based out of Richmond VA (http://www.k9alert.org/, and also a pretty interesting FAQ sheet) and is a great bunch of people and animals. 2 of the dogs are qual'ed for water searches. The dogs and their handlers are an...

Ok, just to add a chuckle... A few weeks ago a teammate and I were diving a public lake in central va under a fishing pier in about 5 foot viz. We were in AGA's w/ OTS comms. I start hearing "ca you hea me now followed by the sound of his laughing... Summagun was holding an early 90's cell...

Can any mods help me change my profile name from jbs04 to vablackwater? :confused: Thanks for your help!

Bravo Zulu to the gang at Scuba Toys. I was reluctant to buy a computer from online, but Larry's Team provided me exactly what I wanted at a price even my wife couldn't bicker about. The item arrived 3 business days after I ordered, new, in the box, with the authorized dealer information already...

Hi all, I am new to the board, but have been browsing as an unregistered user for a while. I am reg shopping, and wanted to give people in the market for Scubapro regs that the prices on the MK16/S550 and MK25/G250HP are going up by $50 as of the end of the month (probably other models as...