The facts I will present are derived from research that began in 1994 when I was assigned to the State of Florida, Division of Safety, Public Safety Diving Task Force. Over the last 16 years I have gathered more data in an effort to keep public safety divers safe. On Friday, February 19th I will share the lessons learned from the public safety diving fatalities that have occurred in North America since 1960.

Hyatt Regency O'Hare

9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue

Rosemont, IL 60018

International Floor / Vienna Conference Room

Friday, February 19 / 8:00am - 3:00pm

Lunch is included in the $55 registration fee

MY BIO FOLLOWS:

Blades Robinson began his public safety diving career in 1980 when he was hired by Indian River County (FL) Fire Rescue. He served on that department for 27 years serving many years as his agency's aquatic rescue training officer. His affiliation with Dive Rescue International began in 1990 when he became a corporate trainer. He has been on the Dive Rescue International Board of Directors since 1993, and also serves as the executive director of the International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists since 2000.