Rescue of a trapped diverOne-day practical training beneath an object
A colleague who becomes trapped beneath an object is one of the most demanding situations a fire-brigade dive team can encounter. In this one-day practical training the scenario is drilled from start to finish: the standby diver descends along the signal line, assesses the situation, secures the breathing gas by switching to bailout and disconnects the umbilical to free the trapped diver and bring them up under control. Hands-on and in a small group, under realistic conditions.
What is practised
The training focuses on the complete emergency procedure for a trapped diver, from initial deployment as standby diver through to the controlled recovery.
Deployment as standby diver
Descending along the signal line and assessing the situation (IKB 209 / OD 27).
Switching to bailout
Securing the breathing gas when the umbilical is compromised.
Disconnecting and managing the umbilical
Disconnecting safely and keeping it under control.
Freeing and recovering
Freeing a diver with reduced self-reliance and bringing them up under control.
The emergency procedure in pictures
Disconnecting the umbilical in a controlled manner is the heart of this rescue. This recording shows the emergency procedure step by step.
Practical information
One day and hands-on
The complete emergency procedure is trained from start to finish in a single day.
Small group
A maximum of 6 participants, under realistic conditions.
Focused on consolidation
Designed to sharpen and consolidate emergency procedures and rescue skills.
Who it is for
Certified fire-brigade divers, standby divers and dive-team leaders.
Want to know more about this training?
Would you like to schedule this training for your dive team, or do you have questions about its content? Get in touch with the Centrum voor Beroepsduiken.