No experience with scuba diving? No problem, as a team member, we’ll train you! We’ll begin in the classroom, move to the pool, then to open water. All team members are required to take this course regardless of their recreational scuba certification.

Is water ever warm in Larimer County? Do chemical hazards exist? For safety reasons, the Team only dives using dry suit and full-face mask equipment. All team members are required to take this course regardless of their recreational dry suit certification.

A successful mission is when all team members come home safely! Rescue and recovery missions require standard skill sets (both land and water) as well as trust and teamwork. All team members are required to take this course regardless of their recreational dive rescue certification.

Just when you thought it was safe to walk on the ice! The Team practices land logistics and water recovery skills each year to ensure safe and efficient mission results for everyone involved.

Sounds cold, right? Although a bit overwhelming to think about, diving under the ice can be an amazing experience under normal circumstances. In a rescue or recovery situation, all divers are equipped with communications and a secure line. Safety protocols are of upmost importance for a successful mission.

The Poudre River offers amazing recreational opportunities however we sometimes forget about water temperature, water flow and personal floatation devices! Often the busiest time of the year for Team, swiftwater rescue and recovery missions are resource intensive to ensure the safety of the team and other on-scene emergency services.