OCSD Dive Roundup

[Slugrusher]

Anybody have information whether this is taking place this year? I know last year was a little lite in teams and with further budget cuts I wonder.

Blades this is probably directed more towards you.

Thanks

 

[BladesRobinson]

I heard from Troy and he stated that it is going to be downscaled to a one day regional training and I think it was planned for the first week in April. With regrets, I do no thave any additional information about that.

I will mention that the IADRS is accepting donations and team memberships if you have extra money! <grin>

I am working with Ana on the newsletter this week and should have it to the printer soon.

Blades

 

[Pura Vida Diver]

Blades,

Just to add some info, the FOP has finally decided to start construction of the new building at the Lake Conway lodge location. The construction is slated to take place over the next six months and has closed the facility and access to the lake for the duration.

 

[SRQCO]

Yeah thats a bummer, I heard the info when i was OCSD taking that AGA repair class. Our team was going to send a few people this year. Oh well, guess there is always next year.

By the way, I want to throw a little plug for DRI. Thanks to the guys from Dive Rescue for a good class. I took the AGA repair class and it was very informative. A must for any team who is thinking about saving a little money with the annual service of the AGA masks. The service kits are still over $100 each, but you save on labor costs.

 

[BladesRobinson]

Yeah thats a bummer, I heard the info when i was OCSD taking that AGA repair class. Our team was going to send a few people this year. Oh well, guess there is always next year.

By the way, I want to throw a little plug for DRI. Thanks to the guys from Dive Rescue for a good class. I took the AGA repair class and it was very informative. A must for any team who is thinking about saving a little money with the annual service of the AGA masks. The service kits are still over $100 each, but you save on labor costs.

Thanks for the kind words regarding the Interspiro Repair Technician program. For those teams that use the AGA / MkII mask, an in-house repair technician will save lots of money and downtime. For those who are interested, Dive Rescue International is offering 20 of these programs throughout the USA over the next 10 months.

Lewisville, TX

12-Mar-09​

Columbus, OH

20-Mar-09​

Secaucus, NJ (At the Beneath The Sea conference)

26-Mar-09​

Pelham, AL

2-Apr-09​

Austin, TX

16-Apr-09​

Gloucester, MA

30-Apr-09​

Daphne, AL

3-May-09​

Bethlehem, PA

14-May-09​

Ottawa, OH

28-May-09​

Little Rock, AR

29-May-09​

Black River Falls, WI

11-Jun-09​

Bismarck, ND

23-Jul-09​

Seattle, WA

27-Aug-09​

Metropolis, IL

24-Sep-09​

Portland, CT

1-Oct-09​

Boynton Beach, FL

9-Oct-09​

Rawlings, VA

22-Oct-09​

Chiefland, FL

12-Nov-09​

Terrell, TX

19-Nov-09​

Clearwater, FL

4-Jan-10​

Additional information and other training programs can be found online at:
Dive Rescue International - Supplying Water Rescue Training and Equipment

Regards,

Blades Robinson, Director
Dive Rescue International
DiveRescueIntl.com