A Public Safety Diver performs diving work in situations that pose a risk to public safety, often working with police, fire services, the military, or ambulance crews on search and recovery missions or other critical parts of a rescue or investigation. SSI's Public Safety Diver program at Get-N-Wet Scuba is a four-day certification introducing brand-new skills and procedures, including new equipment, scene handling, communications, and the documentation requirements for a real public safety diving operation.

Across four open water dives, you'll practice compass navigation, knot tying, search pattern techniques, victim recovery, rope-pull communications, and rescue techniques for a distressed Public Safety Diver. Before starting, you should already have excellent diving skills, especially buoyancy control, since poor buoyancy is dangerous in the low-visibility conditions this work often involves. This program is powered by Dive Rescue International (DRI), the most recognized agency for Public Safety Diving with over 40 years of experience, and it's a required prerequisite for the SSI Rescue Team Diver program.

What to expect

• Four-day certification program with four open water dives
• New equipment, scene handling, communications, and documentation training
• Compass navigation, search patterns, victim recovery, and rescue technique practice
• Prerequisite for the SSI Rescue Team Diver program
• Powered by Dive Rescue International (DRI)

FAQ

What is a Public Safety Diver?

A diver who performs diving work in situations that pose a risk to public safety, often employed by police, fire services, the military, or ambulance crews for search, recovery, and rescue work.

How long is the program?

It's a four-day certification program built around four open water training dives.

What skills should I have before starting?

Excellent diving skills, especially strong buoyancy control, since poor buoyancy is dangerous in the low-visibility conditions this work often involves.

Does this lead to further training?

Yes, SSI Public Safety Diver is a required prerequisite for the SSI Rescue Team Diver program, which develops the skills to become a key member of a public safety dive team.