Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus

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The following NAUI and/or PADI courses if instruction are offered for Districts/Departments who have an organized SCUBA team or who desire to obtain training for firefighters who will become part of an organized team.


Only firefighters covered under the Volunteer Fireman’s Benefit Law are allowed to enroll in these courses.


 

Open Water I SCUBA:

Diver:10 classroom hrs

20 hrs in water
Open Water II SCUBA (Advanced):

15 classroom hrs; dive in water at local site and deep water dive
Diving Rescue Techniques (CPR required):

12 hrs; 8 hrs in water at local site
Tethered Search & Rescue:

4 hrs classroom; 2-4 hrs in pool;

2 days in water, 2 dives each day

 

Specialty--these NAUI/PADI courses are certification courses at both the mid and advanced levels:

  • Dry Suit (24 hrs)

  • Search and Recovery (24 hrs)

  • Night Diving (12 hrs)

  • Boat Diver (12 hrs)

  • Deep Diving (24 hrs)

  • Ice Diving (24 hrs) * Prerequisite: Ice Rescue

  • Dive Master (50-100 hrs)

 

All costs for the aforementioned courses must be paid directly by the firefighter and/or their District/Department.


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