Public Safety Diver
Become one fo the is the highest trained and certified Public Safety Divers in the world.
PADI PSD Diver is a certified:
Open Water Diver
Advanced Open Water Diver
Rescue Diver
Emergency Oxygen Provider
Public Safety Diver
Recognized WORLD-WIDE and it NEVER EXPIRES!
The PADI Public Safety Diving course is designed to familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques and hazards of public safety diving. The course covers several key topics that include:
Introduction to Public Safety Diving
Public Safety Diver Readiness
Scene Size-Up
Medical Considerations
Body Movement In Water
Specialized Public Safety Diving Equipment
Communication Procedures
Public Safety diving Basic Search Technique
Witness Handling and Interviewing
Public Safety Diver Self-Rescue Techniques
Public Safety Diver Emergency Response
Attempting a Non-Diver Victim Rescue
Water skills include a variety of dive rescue skills as well as team diving roles as primary diver, safety diver, surface support, and dive supervisor. The program uses proven field techniques and both meets and addresses important National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines found in NFPA 1006 and 1670.
Requirements
To take the course, you need to be an Advanced Open Water diver. Rescue Diver course can be taken in conjunction.
Private Course Options Available Upon Request
Public Safety Diver
- Academics
- Confined Water Dives
- Open Water Checkout Dives (Boat Charter Fees Not Included)
- Rescue Tools & Equipment
- Air/NITROX Cylinders