Purpose:

The purpose of the Public Safety Diver Program is to teach proper procedures and techniques to the diver which are encountered in the special operations of the civil service diver.

Pre-Requisites:

Completed Search and Recovery course.

A minimum of 15 logged dives

Completed medical and liability waiver

payment of course fee. $250 + Materials

Materials:

YMCA Search & Recovery Manual.

Complete Scuba Unit, Rentals available at CMS

YMCA dive tables

Light, Slate, Compass

Lectures:

There will be 3-4 hours of classroom lectures

Each candidate will be required to pass a written exam.

Review diving theory

Organization

Navigation

Special Problems

Importance of practice

Pool Work:

Swim test

Blackout maze work

Line maze/Reel work

Diver life saving

Rigging

Alternate air breathing

Evidence recovery

Open water requirements:

Each candidate will be evaluated in participation in real life scenario. The candidates will be evaluated on their ability to work as a team and use newly acquired skills to accomplish a certain task.

Note: Your fees are required in advance so materials can be provided for the first class.

Please Contact Central Mass SCUBA for more information about this class.