In cooperation with the Kent County Sheriff Office, Dive Rescue International is presenting a Swiftwater Rescue Boat Handling Operations training April 26-28, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. OBJECTIVE To improve student readiness to respond in swiftwater situations, students learn search techniques using motorized and non-motorized boats in swiftwater environments focusing on safe navigation while accessing high probability search areas. Students … Read More
Ice Rescue Trainer – West Kelowna, BC – March 1-3, 2024
The Ice Rescue Trainer Program is uniquely designed for public safety personnel. This course presents ice rescue training in a practical and efficient system, giving trainers the tools to build a competent and safe team. Successful Ice Rescue Trainer graduates will return to their departments with a complete training system. With the purchase of student kits from Dive Rescue International, … Read More
Ice Rescue Trainer – Fort Collins, CO – March 6-8, 2024
The Ice Rescue Trainer Program is uniquely designed for public safety personnel. This course presents ice rescue training in a practical and efficient system, giving trainers the tools to build a competent and safe team. Successful Ice Rescue Trainer graduates will return to their departments with a complete training system. With the purchase of student kits from Dive Rescue International, … Read More
Swiftwater Rescue I – Portage, WI – April 5-7, 2024
Join Diver Rescue International and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office for Swiftwater Rescue I training April 5-7, 2024. Swiftwater rescue operations are inherently dangerous and with the complications of fast current, low-head dams, and/or hidden debris they can become deadly. Prepare for these special hazards by learning how to organize and manage safe swiftwater rescue operations. Participants in this program … Read More
Swiftwater Rescue Combo – Massillon, OH – April 15-19, 2024
The City of Massillon (OH) Fire Department and Dive Rescue International are teaming up to deliver the incredible Swiftwater Rescue Combo class in Massillon, Ohio April 15-19, 2024. Swiftwater Rescue Combo is all of Swiftwater Rescue I and II, but saves 1 day of training by combining the classes. Swiftwater rescue operations are inherently dangerous and with the complications of … Read More
Ice Diving Operations – February 2-4, 2024 in Aberdeen, SD
The Brown County Dive Team (SD) and Dive Rescue International have teamed up to present Ice Diving Operations training in Aberdeen, SD from February 2-4, 2024! Ice Diving Operations is Dive Rescue International’s three-day (24 hour) training program for certified divers and surface support personnel. Participants will be able to plan and execute an emergency ice diving operation; select, evaluate … Read More
Autumn 2024 Training Series in Newburgh, Indiana!
Dive Rescue International and the Ohio Township Fire Department (IN) have teamed up to offer an incredible training series kicking off September 16 and continuing through September 26, 2024! This series includes classes valuable to divers, water rescue team leads, shore support, and anyone else involved in response to aquatic environment response. Critical Skills Diver – self-rescue techniques for public … Read More
**DATE CHANGE** Dry Suit Repair – Middlebury, CT – January 13, 2024 **DATE CHANGE**
The Region 5 Dive Team and Dive Rescue International have teamed up to present a class on repairing dry suits made of vulcanized rubber, trilaminate, or polyurethane material. Register now to join us there! Middlebury, CT – January 13, 2024 This class was originally scheduled to happen on January 20, 2024, but has changed to January 13, 2024. Students in … Read More
Ice Diving Operations – March 4-6, 2024 – Alexandria, MN
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Minnesota and Dive Rescue International are offering Ice Diving Operations training in Alexandria, MN. Class runs from March 4-6, 2024. Ice Diving Operations is Dive Rescue International’s renowned three-day (24 hour) training program for certified divers and surface support personnel. Participants will be able to plan and execute an emergency ice diving operation; select, … Read More
Med Dive and Public Safety Scuba Instructor Training Series in Vero Beach, Florida — February 15-23, 2024
Dive Rescue International is pleased to team with Indian River County Fire Rescue in Vero Beach, Florida to offer Med Dive (February 15-16) and Public Safety Scuba Instructor (February 19-23) in 2024! MED DIVE Dive Rescue International’s renowned 16-hour training program for certified divers, surface support personnel, EMS professionals, and other medical professionals involved with dive teams. Students learn … Read More