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  1. BladesRobinson

    Info Live save / rescue after forty minutes underwater

    Calumet Dive Rescue posted the following today regarding the rescue of a submerged victim after forty minutes underwater. On this day, fifteen years ago... At around 11:30am on February 14th, 2009, Dan Kleinhans, his daughter Savannah, and her friend Tiffany were traveling on Lake Winnebago...
  2. BladesRobinson

    The case for using Gas Blocks by public safety divers

    I realize this is a late post but I will add my two cents in an effort to promote a "point/counter point" dialog in an effort to further education. Know in advance that RKINDER and I are longtime friends and to Robert's credit, he has a lot of experience. I won't stoop to a level of who is...
  3. BladesRobinson

    Line Of Duty Death - Michael Burgan, Sugar Creek Volunteer Fire Department, OH

    I am sorry to learn about the death of your uncle, Captain Burgan. I am wrapping up some research public safety diving line of duty deaths and was hoping if you still subscribe to ScubaBoard, that you could send me a private message and share some details that were not included in the NIOSH...
  4. BladesRobinson

    Line Of Duty Death - Michael Burgan, Sugar Creek Volunteer Fire Department, OH

    It has been a long while since I've visited the ScubaBoard forum so I provide an "update" to this PSD Line of Duty Death. My apologies to Captain Burgan's nephew who posted and did not receive acknowledgement or message of sympathy from me. At the time I was sailing out of country with limited...
  5. BladesRobinson

    For Public Safety Divers - Electrical Shock Drowning

    Last year at the International Public Safety Diver Conference in Laughlin, NV we discussed Electrical Shock Drowning and the need for public safety divers and underwater investigators to be aware of the phenomena. An excellent article has been published and is available online at: Electric Shock...
  6. BladesRobinson

    International Public Safety Diver Conference, October 15-18, 2012

    Myles, Alaska is being represented by several team members from Sitka. I'm sorry you are unable to attend. No dates for 2013 have bee set yet but we are giving strong consideration to Indianapolis, IN. I will advise you and other forum readers when we have a host agency contract and conference...
  7. BladesRobinson

    International Public Safety Diver Conference, October 15-18, 2012

    So far we have received registrations from teams/team leaders representing Canada and 20 States! It is not too late to register and there are still some reasonable air fare rates to Las Vegas. As mentioned previously, the $600 registration fee includes hotel and most meals. Round trip...
  8. BladesRobinson

    Aqua Lung is conducting a voluntary recall of SureLock II weight pocket handles

    Aqua Lung is conducting a voluntary recall of SureLock II weight pocket handles as found on most Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators since 2009. Please visit the link ... Recall Notice which will take you to their website where you may read the recall announcement, learn if your buoyancy...
  9. BladesRobinson

    International Public Safety Diver Conference, October 15-18, 2012

    Yotsie, Registration exceeded 100 people last week! Registrations are coming in daily and things are shaping up for another great conference. Please help us spread the word . Thanks a million! The my friends on SCUBA Board who have not yet signed up, it's not too late. We have exceeded our...
  10. BladesRobinson

    International Public Safety Diver Conference, October 15-18, 2012

    The 2012 International Public Safety Diver Conference will take place October 15-18, 2012 and the registration fees INCLUDE the hotel room! The four day conference fee is $600 (hotel room included) and if you bring your dive buddy and share the room, they pay only $500. In addition to the...
  11. BladesRobinson

    PSDs in Florida save driver in submerged truck

    KUDOS TO THE TEAM!!! Dive team saves truck driver after canal crash - ABC-7.com WZVN News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Naples, Florida Dive team uses underwater system to save truck driver - NBC-2.com WBBH News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Naples, Florida A man who landed his semi-truck in...
  12. BladesRobinson

    Line Of Duty Death - Michael Burgan, Sugar Creek Volunteer Fire Department, OH

    FROM: FirefighterCloseCalls.com Captain Mike Burgin of the Sugar Creek Volunteer Fire Department was killed in the Line of Duty on Friday. Captain Burgin was a member of the Tuscarawas County Dive Team and performed dive rescue operations for the Sugar Creek VFD as well. Captain Burgin was in...
  13. BladesRobinson

    Awesome U/W Rescue by Public Safety Divers

    KUDOS TO THIS DIVE TEAM!!! THEY WILL LIKELY BE HONORED AT THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY DIVER CONVERENCE IN OCTOBER FOR THE MOST DRAMATIC RESCUE OF THE YEAR, UNLESS SOMEONE KNOWS OF A PSD RESCUE THAT IS MORE DRAMATIC THAN THIS ONE. (Let me know if there is another worthy team!) STAMFORD...
  14. BladesRobinson

    International Public Safety Diver Conference, October 15-18, 2012

    The 2012 International Public Safety Diver Conference will take place October 15-18, 2012 and the registration fees INCLUDE the hotel room! The four day conference fee is $600 and if you bring your dive buddy and share a room, they pay $500. In addition to the four day conference, access to...
  15. BladesRobinson

    The Science of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine - SPECIAL PSD PRICING

    An informative conference is taking place August 2-5, 2012 and is sponsored bt DAN, Best Publishing, WMS and others. Details can be found at: https://www.wdhmed.org/public-safety-divers-and-dive-teams.html This "think tank" of professionals will discuss the latest information in recognition...
  16. BladesRobinson

    swim qualifications- boat crew and divers

    The National Fire Protection Association suggests the use of the IADRS Watermanship Test for those personnel working under, on and around the water. The IADRS Watermanship Test is designed to test physical fitness and comfort in the water. A copy of the IADRS Watermanship Test can be...
  17. BladesRobinson

    Thinking of joining local SAR

    CBK1 and BoaterDan ... I will be at the Dive Rescue International booth, #4739. I hope to see you there! Regards, Blades Robinson, Director Dive Rescue International Water Rescue Dive Training & Equipment
  18. BladesRobinson

    Thinking of joining local SAR

    It is great that your training on the team is going well. As you move forward, don't forget that the KEEP IT SIMPLE & SAFE theory is valid and remember the final message from your DR-1 class ... RISK/BENEFIT. I was glad to read your November 15, 2010 post and see that your Dive Rescue...
  19. BladesRobinson

    Parents of drowned teen file Law suit against Fire Department and City

    Thanks for sharing this article. It will be interesting to see what the outcome is.
  20. BladesRobinson

    Urgent safety notice ...

    The International Associaiton of Dive Rescue Specialists was notified of two quick release weight systems that did not function as anticipated by a team in Kentucky. This equipment was not the same type or brand as the gear used by victim in Virginia. The IADRS will stick to the original...
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