Don't Just Dive. Be Rescue Diver Ready.
A National Diver Safety Initiative
Launching in Fort Lauderdale. Expanding Nationwide.
Train with 100+ divers in a high-energy, real-world rescue training experience designed to build confidence, capability, and readiness.
Diving is growing.
But preparedness is not.
63%
of divers have never taken Rescue Diver
58%
of certified Rescue Divers have not practiced their skills
35%
have witnessed a dive emergency
25%
feel very confident handling one
When something happens underwater… you are the first responder.
What Is Rescue Diver Ready
This is not a typical course.
Rescue Diver Ready is a national training initiative built to transform certified divers into confident responders.
Through large-scale, community-based training events, we bring divers together to:
Train new Rescue Divers
Refresh certified Rescue Divers
Build real-world emergency response skills
This is where certification becomes capability.
How It Works
At the event:
100+ divers train together
You rotate through structured rescue scenarios
Training is delivered in small instructor-led groups
You get repetition, realism, and confidence.
What You'll Learn
These are life-saving skills.
Real Stories From Divers
Emergencies happen more often than people think:
“Someone ran out of air.”
“Panicked diver in rough seas.”
“Had to perform CPR on a boat.”
“Diver nearly drowned during a trip.”
The question is not if you'll face a situation.
It's whether you'll be ready.
Who This Is For
If you dive, this is for you.
Training Options
Rescue Diver Course
2-day intensive training designed to build real confidence.
Rescue Refresher
Refresh your skills and stay prepared.
Emergency First Response (EFR)
CPR and emergency response training (required for Rescue Divers).
Oxygen Provider
Learn to administer oxygen in dive emergencies.
Bundle options available during registration
Reserve Your Spot NowWhy This Format Works
Train With 100+ Divers. This is not a normal class.
High-energy environment
Multiple rescue scenarios
Small-group focused instruction
More repetition. More confidence. Better outcomes.
Why Divers Don't Take Rescue
We hear it all the time:
“It's too expensive”
“I don't have time”
“I don't really know what it is”
That's exactly why we created Rescue Diver Ready.
No confusion. No delays. Just training that matters.
Already a Rescue Diver?
Stay Ready.
Most Rescue Divers haven't practiced their skills in years.
Skills fade
Confidence drops
This event gives you the opportunity to:
Because certification alone is not enough.
Advanced Safety & Technology
Train with Garmin dive technology:
Descent™ MK3i with T2 Transceiver
Descent™ S1 Buoy
Descent™ X50i
Experience next-level dive awareness and safety tools
Available for demo and purchase at the event
Our Mission
Our mission is to reduce preventable diving accidents and save lives—by creating divers who are trained, current, and ready to act when it matters most.
Rescue Diver Ready is a national training initiative founded by Divers Cove, a PADI 5 Star IDC Training Center.
Supported by PADI and Garmin as founding partners, this initiative is designed to raise the standard of diver safety nationwide.
Safety is not a certification. It's a responsibility.
When something goes wrong underwater…
There is no time to think.
There is no time to hesitate.
There is only your training.
This is more than a course.
Be part of the first event
Book Your Spot Now