March 1, 2010 by Andrea Zaferes
We received a comment from our PSD ice diving video. “We have plenty of ways of dealing with ice dive scenarios, none of which involve setting up rope systems to get divers to the last seen point. Our...
Understand the safe way of PSD ice diving / rescueFebruary 26, 2010 by Forest Rothchild
The ice drowning season is just upon us. Now is the time for Fire Fighters, First Responders, Dive Teams, and Law Enforcement to experience The New Wave of Public Safety Ice Diving, and for the public...
Training is KeyJanuary 25, 2010 by Walter "Butch" Hendrick
Today’s Fire Rescue services are being tasked with more and more duties that require unique types of training, such as Haz-mat, confined space, vehicle extrication, and other specialties. Because drowning...
Recent TrainingOctober 19, 2009 by Andrea Zaferes
Beginning September 17, 2009 and ending September 20, 2009, the Hampton Bays Fire Department Dive Rescue Team hosted a Capsized Vessel Rescue Course instructed by Life Guard Systems of Hurley, NY. The...
LGS Moving Water Dive SpecialistJune 14, 2009 by Forest Rothchild
A significant number of PSD deaths occur in moving water and are caused by teams diving in environments for which they do not have the right training for equipment. The LGS moving water class will teach...
LGS Swiftwater Rescue / RecoveryJune 14, 2009 by Forest Rothchild
The key is to stay out of the water when it comes to swiftwater rescue. Ask about the LGS Dynamic tension diagonal system seen in background, and how to set up a rescue boat that an be moved not only side-to-side...
LGS Small Boat ClassJune 14, 2009 by Forest Rothchild
Learn how to set up, maintain, and operate your boat in dynamic, hands-on rescue scenarios during the LGS small boat class. To Learn more about LGS Small Boat Class…. Read More →
Drownproofing turnout gear trainingJanuary 14, 2009 by Forest Rothchild
Drownproofing turnout gear training – from the man who started it with FDNY in the 1970’s. Flooded basements, snow covered pools, flooded trenches, and boat fire operations can all put firefighters...
Instruction & LearningDecember 27, 2008 by Forest Rothchild
Before any team can go into operation they must first be trained. All new members coming on a team must be trained to the Team’s standards. Finally the team must have an on going continuing education...
The Scene MapDecember 27, 2008 by Forest Rothchild
At every scene a map should be made of the area. This map does not have to be elaborate, but it must entail all landmarks and last seen points. Place on the map the name and location of each individual...
