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Public safety diving is underwater diving conducted as part of law enforcement and Search and Rescue operations. Public safety divers differ from recreational, scientific, and commercial divers who can generally plan the date, time, and location of a dive, and dive only if the conditions are conducive to the task. Public safety divers respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and may be required to dive in the middle of the night, during inclement weather, in zero visibility, black water, or in waters polluted by chemicals and biohazards. All ERDI programs are both Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA compliant). Many of the ERDI programs can be taught at several levels in accordance with NFPA guidelines. The level of participation in the practical portion of the course will determine the final level of certification. The classification levels are Awareness, Operations, and Technician. All ERDI programs are available to public safety professionals regardless of their position within a department.
Training and Certification Levels:Technician The final step requires the participant to complete the required number of practical training sessions under the supervision of an ERDI Instructor. Here, the individual will apply what they have learned during the Awareness and skill-development sessions, while learning practical lessons that can only be gained by performing all practical activities associated with the program.
Public safety diving is underwater diving conducted as part of law enforcement and Search and Rescue operations. Public safety divers differ from recreational, scientific, and commercial divers who can generally plan the date, time, and location of a dive, and dive only if the conditions are conducive to the task. Public safety divers respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and may be required to dive in the middle of the night, during inclement weather, in zero visibility, black water, or in waters polluted by chemicals and biohazards. All ERDI programs are both Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA compliant). Many of the ERDI programs can be taught at several levels in accordance with NFPA guidelines. The level of participation in the practical portion of the course will determine the final level of certification. The classification levels are Awareness, Operations, and Technician. All ERDI programs are available to public safety professionals regardless of their position within a department.
Training and Certification Levels:Technician The final step requires the participant to complete the required number of practical training sessions under the supervision of an ERDI Instructor. Here, the individual will apply what they have learned during the Awareness and skill-development sessions, while learning practical lessons that can only be gained by performing all practical activities associated with the program.
