Dive Rescue IILight Salvage and Recovery & Current Diving

Hosted by Spokane County Sheriff’s OfficeSpokane, WA ~ August 26-30, 2013

Dive Rescue II is an intensive five-day course in advanced dive rescue skills open to members of public safety agencies. Participants will use specialized technical equipment, apply advanced rescue and recovery techniques, and identify problems, hazards, options and appropriate solutions. Dive Rescue International has developed this training course to enable public safety divers to successfully meet the challenges of their environment, maximize their resources, and safeguard their own lives in a multitude of water-related operations. Skills presented in this program have been selected to offer valuable training in the specific areas outlined.

Tuition $825/student (US funds).

Be Sure to Bring US Coast Guard approved P.F.D. (Type III or V) with knife and whistle, adequate clothing and protection from the environment, pen and paper for note-taking and sketching. Diving students must provide their own equipment: Dry suit or adequate wet suit, Scuba regulator: recently serviced and environmentally protected with alternate air source (i.e.: octopus, Air II, etc.), timing device, depth and submersible pressure gauges, BC with oral and power inflator, two tanks with current Hydro & VIP, mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt, two cutting tools (knife, wire cutters, side cutters).

Light Salvage and Recovery• Scene Evaluation• Operational Organization• Selecting Specialized Lifting Equipment• Underwater Rigging• Specialized Lifting Techniques

• Hydrology/Dynamics of Moving Water• Scene Evaluation• Preplanning Current Diving Operations• Self-Rescue Techniques• Rescue Procedures for Surface Support Personnel• Selecting Specialized Equipment• Search Patterns in Current• Search Techniques• Handling Panic and Stress• Field Scenarios

Current Diving

Prerequisites All students must be a current member of a public safety agency, at least 18 years of age. Students must read and complete a RSTC medical statement prior to attending class. Any diver answering yes to a contraindication must have a physician’s signature to participate in the diving portions of the program. Diving personnel must also have open water certification. Please make sure to present your RSTC Medical Statement to your instructor at the beginning of class. This program is designed for personnel who are physically fit. Participants are encouraged to participate after successfully completing the IADRS Watermanship Test or testing to a fitness level of 13 MET (Metabolic Equivalents) or greater. Participants with aerobic fitness questions or concerns should consult their physician prior to in-water training. Participants who have poor aerobic fitness may attend this program as surface support personnel with the approval of the instructor.

Dive Rescue International (800) 248-3483 www.DiveRescueIntl.com

Be Sure to Bring US Coast Guard approved P.F.D. (Type III or V) with knife and whistle, adequate clothing and protection from the environment, pen and paper for note-taking and sketching. Diving students must provide their own equipment: Dry suit or adequate wet suit, Scuba regulator: recently serviced and environmentally protected with alternate air source (i.e.: octopus, Air II, etc.), timing device, depth and submersible pressure gauges, BC with oral and power inflator, two tanks with current Hydro & VIP, mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt, two cutting tools (knife, wire cutters, side cutters).

Cancellation Policy Cancellations received prior to 3 weeks before the start date of the class will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 8-21 days prior to class start date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received 0-7 days prior to class start date will not receive a refund.

Spokane, WA ~ August 26-30, 2013

Registration Diver Non-Diver Tuition $825.00 (US funds)First Name: ___________________________ Last Name: _____________________________________Phone: _______________________________E-mail: _________________________________________Department___________________________________________________________________________Supervisors Name_____________________________________________________________________Supervisors Phone Number__________________________Fax: ________________________________Billing Information: Credit Card Number_________________________________exp.date _______Dept. card Personal Purchase Order Number_________Please provide a copy of the PO with registrationBilling Address________________________________________________________________________

Registration is available on a first come first serve basis. Payment is required for registration.

To Register by Phone(800) 248-3483ext. 18

To Register by Fax(970) 482-0893

To Register by MailSend this form to:201 N Link LaneFort Collins, CO 80521Attn: Registrations

To Register on the Webwww.DiveRescueIntl.com/training

AccommodationsThe Mirabeau Park Hotel1100 N. Sullivan, Spokane WA Rates are $87/night (+tax)Please call 509-924-9000 for reservationsGroup Rate - SCSOStudents must make and confirm their own reservations.

LocationThe first day of class will be held at:SCSO Training Center10319 E. ApplewaySpokane Valley, WA 99206Class begins promptly at 8:00am