Hypothermia - A Womans Response

Hypothermia: A Woman’s Response

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Do you know the differences in the male and female bodies which make them respond to cold differently? This can be important to consider when potentially talking about or even performing an ice rescue. We’re exploring more about the things that cause females and males to react differently when hypothermia is in question.
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Alternate Air

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Here are some ideas to consider regarding alternative air. Not only which type of air we use but how often we train in these situations? There are different types of alternate air. How to choose the right one for your team? Here are the things to consider when choosing your alternative air source. The last factor to consider is why it is so critical that you carry an alternate air source.
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Diver Tips and Tricks - Body Position

Public Safety Diver Tips & Tricks: Body Position

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Searching for missing objects or evidence in a public safety mission should be taken seriously. By that we mean, proper training and preparations. With this comes practicing body positioning underwater while performing a search mission. We’re breaking down the ins and outs of body positioning and how your team can practice most effectively.
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Dive Rescue Team: An Interview with the Dive Captain

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Name: Sean Hidalgo From: Stockton CA Work: City of Stockton…
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After Action Reports + Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

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Completing the proper documentation after every call is crucial to team success. It can also aid in avoiding the potential of running into any potential problems in the future. Here's a quick guide to understanding what your critical incident stress debriefings are and how you'll need to utilize them effectively.
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Crime Scene Investigation vs. Non-Evidence Recovery

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Do you know the difference between crime scene recovery and non-evidence recovery? The differences might not be as great as you think. In this article, we will look at the similarities and differences between these two types of recovery.
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Law Enforcement and Fire Department Dive Teams, Working As One

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Have you heard about the common beef between law enforcement and fire department public safety dive teams? It is real and alive; however, we’re calling for these teams to work together for the common good. Learn more about how these two types of teams can work together for the benefit of the community.
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ERDI Testifying in Court

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Public safety divers often juggle a lot of roles. While you may not be called to testify for each and every call you go on. It's important to know what you need to do to be prepared to be called to testify no matter what call you go on. In this article we'll touch on the things you should keep in mind just in case.
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ERDI PSD Tips and Cautions

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Is your team on the same page in regards to what certain terms mean? Do you have team members with all different backgrounds or even training? If you answered yes to either of these questions this article is for you.
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Obtaining Corporate Funding for Your Public Safety Dive Team

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Getting funding for a public safety team is no easy feat. It seems that no matter how experienced or large a team is, there’s still never enough to go around. In this article, we’ll walk you through a few unique ways to get corporate funding for your public safety dive team.
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Emergency Diving, an interview with a Public Safety Diver

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ERDI called Grady Weston to ask him what it's like to be a Public…
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Visual Clues

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Learn more about how your team can use visual clues to plan rescue dives. There are three main visual clues you can use to assess any dive site. We're breaking them down in detail.
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