Open Water Rescue

Scenario Two Overview

 Distressed Divers on the Surface
 Background and Set Up
 Performance Requirements
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 Standards
 Predive Briefing and Conduct
 Postdive

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 Scenario Two: Distressed
Divers On The Surface
 Background
 DIVER 1 turned abruptly and headed for DIVER 2 to
lend assistance.
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 DIVER 1 now fought the current with DIVER 2 in tow.

The current had died down in strength, but DIVER 1
was too exhausted to make it to the exit.
 DIVER 3 and DIVER 4 were suiting up for a dive and
noticed DIVER 1 and DIVER 2 struggling on the
surface. DIVER 1 and DIVER 2 started signaling for
help.

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 Scenario Two: Distressed
Divers On The Surface
 Set Up
 Begin the scenario where DIVER 3 and DIVER 4 are
approaching DIVER 1 and DIVER 2 on the surface.
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 Continue the scenario through the exit and into first

aid, if necessary, until you are asked to stop.

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 Scenario Two: Distressed
Divers On The Surface
 Performance Requirements
By the end of this rescue scenario, you should be
able to:
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1. As part of a team or as an individual, effectively

respond to, calm, control and assist/tow to safety
simulated tired and/or panicked divers at the
surface.

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 Scenario Two: Distressed
Divers On The Surface
 Open Water Rescue Scenario Two Standards
 Conduct in open water in water too deep to stand
up in.
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 Use normal and accepted gear for the local diving

environment.
 Also use pocket masks, lines, floats, marker buoys, a
first aid kit, an emergency oxygen kit and any other
pieces of equipment necessary to complete the
scenario.

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 Scenario Two: Distressed
Divers On The Surface
 Predive Briefing and Conduct
 Predive Briefing
 Set up equipment.
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 Establish buddy teams.

 Review hand signals.
 Review emergency out-of-air procedures.
 Roles for the scenario.
 Dive Site Overview
 Depth, temperature, entry etc.
 Facilities

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 Scenario Two: Distressed
Divers On The Surface
 Predive Briefing and Conduct continued…

 Dive Overview
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 Depth and time limits.

 Procedures for an actual emergency.
 Discontinue the scenario if a real problem occurs.
 Buddy Team Safety Check
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 Scenario Two: Distressed
Divers On The Surface
 Postdive
 Performance review
 Did you adequately assess the victims’ state of mind?
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 What worked effectively during the rescue? What didn’t?

 What would you do differently?
 Did DIVER 3 or DIVER 4 bring flotation with them?

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 Open Water Rescue
Scenario Two Review
 Distressed Divers on the Surface
 Background and Set Up
 Performance Requirements
Rescue - Open Water Rescue Senario Two

 Standards
 Predive Briefing and Conduct
 Postdive

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