Rescue Diving

[drifter001]

Hi guys

i am starting my ow cert next week and will prob most likely be done in two weeks. After i will start doing dives whenever possible and start towards my aow. Rescue diving caught my attention so i was wondering if there are any rescue divers out there and if so what exactly do you guys do etc. I am also an EMT and work on a private company that runs 911 with LACoFD so rescue diving is also something that greatly interests me

 

[ScubaDocER]

Rescue diving in the world of recreational diving is a certification that typically prepares the diver to deal with divers in distress both above an below the water. You learn how to recognize signs of distress, facilitate an in water rescue, participate in bringing a distressed diver to shore, provide basic CPR/First Aid, provide oxygen if certified to do so, organize bystanders to assist in the rescue,etc. as a general overview. They don't necessarily "do" anything along the lines that I think you're referring to. You may want to consider Public Safety Diver training as well.

 

[drifter001]

col i will look into it then. thank you sir!

 

[fnfalman]

Usually in a big city or county, either the police department/fire department or the sheriff department will have their own search & rescue divers. Actually more like search and recovery because usually by the time the divers get called out, there ain't anybody left alive to rescue.

In smaller towns, the police department/fire department may take civilian volunteer search & recovery divers if these divers are well experienced and well trained.

 

[Scuba_Noob]

*Never Mind* Misunderstood post.

 

[Prostardiver]

Rescue Diver is the best certification of the bunch. I strongly suggest training to that level.

 

[drifter001]

Rescue Diver is the best certification of the bunch. I strongly suggest training to that level.

that is what i want to do. I want to get my experience as a diver first then go up to rescue diver

 

[billt4sf]

As a newish diver myself I have to say that I think new divers have lots of learning to do about diving that can only be accomplished by diving -- that has been my experience anyway.

My advice to Drifter would be to do a bunch of dives (like 50) in various conditions (boat, shore, warm, cold, wetsuit, drysuit, different visibilities) then use THAT experience before learning and applying rescue situations.

I'm just a newish (50 dives) diver, so maybe I have this wrong, but I was just thinking from my own experience that actually DOING the thing you're supposed to be helping with is pretty critical before you start trying to help someone else.

Others correct me or amplify if you think I am wrong.

- Bill

 

[drifter001]

As a newish diver myself I have to say that I think new divers have lots of learning to do about diving that can only be accomplished by diving -- that has been my experience anyway.

My advice to Drifter would be to do a bunch of dives (like 50) in various conditions (boat, shore, warm, cold, wetsuit, drysuit, different visibilities) then use THAT experience before learning and applying rescue situations.

I'm just a newish (50 dives) diver, so maybe I have this wrong, but I was just thinking from my own experience that actually DOING the thing you're supposed to be helping with is pretty critical before you start trying to help someone else.

Others correct me or amplify if you think I am wrong.

- Bill

i totally agree with you sir i am considering this as a further cert to get farther down the line as i gain more experience diving

 

[Blackmore75]

Rescue will give you confidence. Confidence in yourself, and confidence in your abilities to assist others if something should happen. Go for it, and don't just take the class, REALLY pay attention, and absorb all you can. It will pay great benefits in the future for you.