Public Safety Diver Course

Public safety diving requires special training & the right mindset. Created by one of the most well-known leaders in the industry, the PADI Public Safety Diver course will teach the fundamental skills required to work as a public safety diver or assist local authorities. Through scenario practice in real-world environments, gain experience as the primary diver, safety diver, dive supervisor, & in a surface support specialist role.

You do not need to be part of a public safety dive team to take this course.

What to expect in this course:

Public safety diving is far from any recreational experience you’ve had. Working as part of a team, you’ll work to define, plan, & execute missions of varying types. You’ll learn rope-pull signals, conduct arc searches, use cutting tools, & practice self-rescue. You’ll also participate in realistic public safety diving scenarios such as underwater body recovery.

Who this class is for:

Those who want to become a public safety diver
Those who want to join a team or gain experience in difficult diving scenarios
Those who want to give back to their community
Those who want to improve their search & recovery skills

Our Public Safety Diving certification class fee includes:

Your online learning, tests & one on one instructor review
2 days of instructor-led training on surface and in open water
Public Safety Diving certification card
Surface Support Specialist certification card
Processing fees

What you will learn:

Size up & manage an emergency scene
Rescue & recover victims
Vehicle-related victim rescues
Tactile communication techniques using ropes
Disorientation drills
Conduct an arc search
Limited visibility diving
Search for missing vehicles underwater

Start your elearning today!

PADI Public Safety Diving certification. Divers floating a car

Public Safety Diver Certification

$649.00

Please check our online calendar for a scheduled class before purchasing. You may be able to join an already scheduled course.

This class includes your online e-learning material, 2 days of surface & in-water training sessions with a certified instructor, your certification card (C-Card) and the ability to give back to your community in a unique way.

Course Requirements:

Public Safety Diving course prerequisites:

Minimum age is 18
Advanced Open Water & Rescue diver certifications
Approved diver medical form
Liability waiver

Gear requirements:

Standard scuba gear (regulators, BCD, weights, tanks, computer – rentals available).
Personal scuba gear (mask, fin, snorkel, boots – student must provide).
2 different cutting devices, visual & audible signaling devices, rescue breathing mask (“pocket mask”)
(Optional) Dry suit, full face mask (along with accompanying certifications)

Class requirements:

Satisfactorily complete the online learning course with a test score of 80% or higher
After instructor remediation, a test score of 100%
Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
Satisfactorily complete the online learning course
Complete all open water requirements safely & efficiently
Upload a photo to the certifying agency website (no hats or sunglasses)

Time Requirements: