Rescue Diving

Posted: Mar 23 in Dive Blog tagged diving instruction by Jan

Every year, thousands of people scuba dive into oceans, rivers, and lakes all around the world with hopes of finding beautiful sights and experiencing the world below the surface. But sometimes, things don’t always go as planned, which is where rescue divers come in. There are three things a rescue diver must always remember: Use the Water, Stay Confident, and Follow the Rules.

• Knowing and Using the Water – Stay professional under all conditions, no matter what the water is like and no matter what the weather outside is like. Learning to work with and in the water is a key element of scuba diving in Illinois. Even in our local waters, divers can get in trouble in the underwater world, and the more a rescue diver knows about the area, the more likely a diver in need can be saved.
• Stay Confident – A constant training routine can build confidence in any diver, and it is a vital part of any rescue dive. Practice drills allow divers the opportunity to trust their equipment, the water, and their bodies, so that when the time comes, they can use all aspects of themselves in meeting the ultimate goal: rescue.
• Follow the Rules – The rules of diving still apply to rescue divers. A good diver establishes procedure and enables him or herself to act rather than react. Making decisions based on set rules and regulations protects both the rescue diver and the diver that needs rescuing. Playing it by the books is often the most effective and safest route to all dives, both for rescue and leisure.