ICE DIVE OPERATIONSS T O N E H A M , M A S S A C H U S E T T SW I T H T H E S T O N E H A M F I R E D E P A R T M E N T

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWTOPICS

SCHEDULE

LOCATION OF CLASS

Dive Rescue International’s Ice Diving Operations training readies agency personnel for cold water diving with overhead obstructions. These training objectives are transferable to incidents as independent skills.

3 Days / 24 training hours

Ice Diving Operations Specialist

US Coast Guard approved PFD with knife and whistle, adequate clothing and protection from the environment and pen and paper for note-taking and sketching. Diving students must provide their own equipment: Wetsuit or drysuit, scuba regulator: recently serviced and environmentally protected with alternate air source (i.e.: octopus, Air II, etc.), timing device, depth and submersible pressure gauge, BC with oral/power inflator, two tanks with current Hydro & VIP, mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt and two cutting tools (knife, wire cutters, or trauma shears.

This training readies agency personnel for underwater operations where there is no clear, unobstructed route to the surface. Agencies with ice covered lakes, or structures causing overhead obstructions to divers benefit from this training.

$375.00 (US Funds) per studentIncludes training manual

Anyone who responds to public safety dive events including divers and shore support.

OBJECTIVE

DURATION

CERTIFICATION

BE SURE TO BRING

JUSTIFICATION

TUITION

RECOMMENDED FOR

DAY 1 of 38:00 – 8:30 Registration8:30 – 12:00 Classroom

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch1:00 - 5:00 Pool Exercises

5:00 - 6:00 Equipment Maintenance

DAY 2 of 38:00 – 12:00 Field Exercises

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch1:00 – 4:00 Field Exercises

4:00 – 5:00 Equipment Maintenance

DAY 3 of 38:00 – 12:00 Field Exercises

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Break1:00 - 5:00 Review, Final Exam, and

Closing

Stoneham Police Department

47 Central Street

Stoneham, MA 02180

CLASS BEGINS AT 0800

Dry suit selection

Full face mask selection and use

Specialized equipment

Communication needs

Surface-supplied air systems

Ice diving protocols

Rescue vs. recovery mode

Risk/benefit factors

Boat vs. ice-based operations

Emergency procedures

Equipment field maintenance

Tethered diving techniques

D I V E R E S C U E I N T E R N A T I O N A L

ICE DIVE OPERATIONSS T O N E H A M , M A S S A C H U S E T T S

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SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATIONS

TO REGISTER

At least 18 years of ageMember of a public safety agencyRSTC Medical StatementOpen water certificationPhysically fit (13 MET or greater recommended)

Prior to 3 weeks: Full Refund8-21 days prior: 50% Refund0-7 days prior: No refund

Check with Dive Rescue International and confirm class before making airline reservations.

STUDENT PREREQUISITES

CANCELLATION

TRAVEL

Best Western Plus1 Rainin Road

Woburn, MA 01801(978) 259 - 5188

Group Rate“Stoneham Fire Dive Training”

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