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Permalink Reply by Brian Topp on October 20, 2008 at 10:03pm

start with Training!! Get out to a local dive shop and take an Open Water class
Can't dive without it and gives you your license to learn! Get some dives under your belt.
You will learn the in's and out's of different equipment in a safe enviroment.
Usually consists of some classroom and pool sessions then 5 open water dives with an instructor.

Then checkout the following links for Public Safety Dive Instruction
http://www.diverescueintl.com
http://www.teamlgs.com/

Permalink Reply by fireman1049 on October 22, 2008 at 8:49pm

cool.. i will do that,, but have to wait till spring now.. open water is a lil too cold for anyone to dive in unless they have a dry suit

Permalink Reply by axeman on January 4, 2009 at 4:41pm

Once you get OW certified, dry suit specality should be one of the first ones you get. You should also get night dive and search and recovery specalities as well. All of these will help to become a better dive team member. And don't jsut dive on calls. Get out and DIVE!!!

Permalink Reply by Blades Robinson on January 9, 2009 at 3:59pm

Greetings Brothers (and Sisters),

I have just joined the forum so pardon me for the delayed response. I wanted to thank Brian for recommending Dive Rescue International and our industry training partner, teamlgs. I also agree with Brian that you need to get your entry level SCUBA training locally and then search out PROFESSIONAL public safety diver training.

If there is anything we can do to benefit fellow public safety divers, please know we are only a phone call or e-mail away. Information about Dive Rescue International training and equipment can be found online at:
http://www.DiveRescueIntl.com
Or we can be reached toll-free at: (800) 248-3483.

Fraternally,

Blades Robinson, Director
Dive Rescue International