Public Safety Diving

Protected: What makes a great public safety diving/search and rescue team?

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Psychological safety is key to effective public safety diving teams. Leaders foster openness and learning from mistakes for team success.
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Public Safety Divers Respond to Baltimore Bridge Collapse

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Explore the critical role of highly trained public safety divers in the response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, MD.
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How Public Safety Divers Assist During Natural Disasters and Emergencies

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Trained to navigate treacherous conditions, public safety divers play a crucial role in responding to natural disasters and emergencies.
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Introducing the 2024 ERDI Ambassadors

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After much deliberation we would like to introduce you to our ERDI Ambassadors for 2024. Congratulations to everyone!
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Navigating the Depths: Search Theory in Public Safety Diving

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Explore the critical yet overlooked realm of search planning. Uncover key concepts in planning successful missions and enhance your knowledge.
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The 20:10:1 Rule – A Safer Approach to Surface Ice Rescue

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Learn this essential ice rescue technique - A strategic approach to the victim, ensuring safety and preventing further accidents.
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Unearthing Evidence: How a Public Safety Dive Team Transformed an Investigation

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Homicide Detective Terry Kelley, a certified dive master, dives into the synergy between public safety dive teams and police investigators.
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2023 ERDI Ambassadors

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We're stoked to introduce you to the 2023 ERDI Ambassador Team. These three are passionate about public safety diving.
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PSD Tenders – The Unsung Heros

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The tenders are the heart of a team. They are decision makers, scene managers, and life support. They should be invested in and celebrated.
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The Selection and Use of Water Rescue Throw Bags

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The water rescue throw bag is one of the most versatile and highly effective tools for the first responder. Are your rescue throw bags in working order and is your team ready to use them?
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My Way is Better Than Yours

My Way is Better Than Your Way

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We’ve all seen it, whether in the public safety diving world or not: Folks getting stuck in their ways and insisting that their way is the best way. The problem with this mentality is that it doesn’t allow for new skills or ideas to be introduced to whole teams. Learn more about how to fix this mindset in this article.
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A Deep Dive Into Public Safety Dive Training – Long Term Planning

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Join Dr. Thomas Powell and Alan Cale as they chat about all things public safety diving. They're doing a deep dive into public safety diving long-term planning. While things might be slow in the current COVID19 times, there are still things we can do while the world is on pause.
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