SPRING TRAINING SERIES FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT WITH THE FAIRFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT MAY 13-20, 2021 COURSES MAY BE TAKEN INDIVIDUALLY

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AIRPORT OBJECTIVE Candidates successfully completing this training series certify as: Med Dive LaGuardia Specialists, as Dive Rescue I Specialists, and 1 hour away as Boat Based Operations Specialists. Each training course may be attended individually. ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel HiHo JUSTIFICATION Med Dive training readies students to respond appropriately and effectively to 4180 Black Rock Turnpike Public Safety Diver emergencies especially Fairfield, CT 06824 concerning decomprression injuries. Med (203) 259-5264 Dive is a prerequisite class for many trainer classes. Rate: $105.00/night Dive Rescue I training conveys the core principles and skills for a fully operational rescue diver and team to respond to emergent and non-emergent dive incidents. GE YO EN UR Boat Based Operations training explores L S L E the skills necessary in the use of boats as A L dive operations platforms including safe H F C navigation, anchoring, and ensuring patent search patterns are performed.

CERTIFICATIONS, Med Dive: T DURATION, & TUITION O T May 13-14, 2021 - $350.00 B ES Dive Rescue I: E THE B May 15-17 - $375.00 Boat Based Operations: May 18-20 - $385.00

RECOMMENDED FOR Agency Training Officers, Dive Rescue Team members, and others wanting to extend their skills and training. Med Dive is open to all personnel - no dive certifications are required.

LOCATION OF CLASSROOM Fairfield Regional Fire School 205 Richard White Way Fairfield, CT 06824 CLASS BEGINS AT 8:00 a.m. DIVE RESCUE INTERNATIONAL SPRING TRAINING SERIES FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT MAY 13-14, 15-17, AND 18-20, 2021

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PLEASE REGISTER ME Course Title Course Dates Course Cost Med Dive May 13-14, 2021 $350 Dive Rescue I May 15-17, 2021 $375.00 Boat Based Operations May 18-20, 2021 $385.00

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Purchase Order Number Please provide Dive Rescue International a copy of the PO Finance Department Phone Number Finance Department Billing Address Finance Department E-mail Address MED DIVE is Dive Rescue International’s renowned 20-hour training program for certified divers, surface support personnel, EMS professionals, and other medical professionals involved with dive teams. Students learn how to recognize and treat hyperbaric injuries. More importantly, graduates of this program will learn how to prevent injuries and safeguard their teammates. This program includes numerous hands-on practical sessions. Successful completion of this program is measured in class participation and an end-of-program comprehensive test.

TOPICS INCLUDE Medical evaluation of divers • physiology • Pulmonary • Rapid field neurological exam • Field treatment of compressed gas injuries • administration • Post-diving considerations • Advanced treatment principles

PREREQUISITES All students must be a member of a public safety agency, at least 18 years of age and have and CPR training.

BE SURE TO BRING Pen and paper for note-taking and sketching. A stethoscope and sphygmomanometer are also suggested, but not required.

Dive Rescue I (DRI) training is Dive Rescue International’s internationally renowned three day (24 hour) training program for certified divers and surface support personnel. Successful completion of the Dive Rescue I program provides basic methods and skills necessary for a Public Safety Diver to function safely and effectively at a water accident. From scene evaluation to incident debriefing, this program covers it all. Diving and surface support personnel learn to apply the latest techniques in underwater rescue and recovery to prepare them to respond effectively and safely to water incidents. This program is presented in the classroom, pool and open-water to allow students to become familiar with the techniques prior to field scenarios. Successful completion of this program is measured in class participation (including 2 dives) and an end of program comprehensive test.

TOPICS INCLUDE and PSD fatalities • Team organization and management • Search patterns • Scene evaluation • Victim retrieval • Service to the family, media, and other agencies • Vehicle in-water accidents

PREREQUISITES All students must be a member of a public safety agency and at least 18 years of age. Students must read and complete a RSTC medical statement prior to attending class. Any diver answering yes to any contraindication must have the form signed by a physician. Diving students must have proof of open water certification. This program is designed for personnel who are physically fit. Participants are encouraged to participate after successfully completing the IADRS Watermanship Test or testing to a fitness level of 13 MET (Metabolic Equivalents) or greater. Participants with aerobic fitness questions or concerns should consult their physician prior to in-water training. Participants who have poor aerobic fitness may attend this program as surface support personnel with the approval of the instructor.

BE SURE TO BRING All students must bring: US Coast Guard approved P.F.D. 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: Scuba regulator (recently serviced and environmentally protected with alternate air source, i.e.: octopus, Air II, etc.), timing device, depth and submersible gauges, BC with oral/ power inflator, two tanks with current Hydro & VIP, mask, , fins, belt, and two cutting tools (knife, wire cutters, or trauma shears). BOAT BASED OPERATIONS This course is customized to the boats and watercraft used by the hosting agency in order to ensure all personnel are familiar with the their safe operation, navigation, and anchoring for use in dive operations.

TOPICS INCLUDE Overview of Common Watercraft for • Watercraft maintenance and basic operations • Accessory Equipment • Principles of Anchoring and Launching • Diver Deployment and Recovery • Victim Recovery • Incident command for Boat Based Diving and Search Operations

PREREQUISITES All students must be a member of a public safety agency and at least 18 years of age. Students must also read and complete a RSTC medical statement prior to attending class. Any diver answering yes to any contraindication must have the form signed by a physician. All diving personnel must provide proof of Dive Rescue I certification. This program is designed for personnel who are physically fit. Participants are encouraged to participate after successfully completing the IADRS Watermanship Test or testing to a fitness level of 13 MET (Metabolic Equivalents) or greater. Participants with aerobic fitness questions or concerns should consult their physician prior to in-water training. Participants who have poor aerobic fitness may attend this program as surface support personnel with the approval of the instructor.

BE SURE TO BRING 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: Scuba regulator (recently serviced and environmentally protected with alternate air source, i.e.: octopus, Air II, etc.), timing device, depth and submersible pressure gauges, 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), swim suit, exposure suit, and goggles.