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Rescue Diver Ready Day™ - Florida 2026

Two days. Hands-on rescue scenarios. A community of divers who refuse to leave safety to chance.

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Event Snapshot

Dates

September 19-20, 2026

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Format

10 rotating, instructor-led rescue scenario stations

Who It's For

Advanced divers and current Rescue Divers

Prerequisite

Download the PADI Medical Form

This form is required for training. If you answer 'Yes' to any questions, you may need physician approval before participating.

Download the PADI Diver Medical Form

Complete the Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire before training. If you answer "Yes" to any of the 10 screening questions (or the detailed follow-up questions on page 2), you'll need physician approval before participating. Enter your details below to download the 3-page PDF.

What's on the form

  • 1Page 1 — 10 initial screening questions
  • 2Page 2 — Detailed follow-up (Boxes A–G)
  • 3Page 3 — Physician's Evaluation Form
  • !Note to women: Do not dive if pregnant

If you answered "No" to all 10 questions, no medical evaluation is required — just sign and date page 1. If you answered "Yes" to questions 3, 5, or 10 (or any question on page 2), take all 3 pages to your physician for evaluation before the event.

Train Like It Matters—Because It Does

You'll rotate through 10 practical stations focused on decision-making, teamwork, and execution under pressure. Expect coaching, repetition, and realistic scenarios that build confidence—not just checkboxes.

10 Training Stations

  • ✓Tired/panicked diver management
  • ✓Rescue approaches and exits
  • ✓Unresponsive diver response
  • ✓Emergency action planning and coordination
  • ✓Oxygen administration and first response fundamentals
  • ✓Communication, signaling, and team roles
  • ✓Equipment problem-solving
  • ✓Search patterns and missing diver protocols
  • ✓Boat-based rescue coordination
  • ✓Post-rescue care and handoff

Choose Your Path

Rescue Diver (2 Days)

For Advanced Open Water divers ready to earn their PADI Rescue Diver certification. Includes all 10 scenario stations, coaching, and full event access.

Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water + EFR (EFR can be added on)

Rescue Refresher (1 Day)

For current Rescue Divers who want to refresh their skills. Includes scenario training, coaching, and event access.

Prerequisites: Current Rescue Diver certification

Diver Victim Experience (1 Day)

Experience realistic rescue scenarios from the victim's perspective. Perfect for divers who want to understand what it's like to be rescued.

Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water recommended

Diver Victim Experience (2 Days)

Full two-day immersive victim experience across all 10 stations.

Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water recommended

Optional Add-Ons

EFR and Emergency Oxygen Provider are optional add-ons for the Rescue Refresher ticket.

EFR and O2 Provider

Add one or both certifications to your Refresher. Flexible half-day scheduling.

EFR (Emergency First Response)
Emergency Oxygen Provider
Add to Rescue Refresher
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On-Site Pavilions & Partners

Safety Partner Pavilion

Meet U.S. Coast Guard, local law enforcement marine units, and safety organizations. Learn about water safety, emergency response, and community resources.

Sponsor Pavilion

Hands-on demos from equipment partners like Garmin, Shearwater, Big Blue, and more. Try the latest dive computers, GPS communicators, and rescue gear.

Food Trucks

Fuel up between stations with a variety of food and beverage options.

Media Partners

Professional photography and videography. Capture your training moments and share your rescue-ready journey.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Rescue Diver Ready Day™ is designed to spotlight the importance of rescue training and preparedness — and to bring the dive community together around a shared commitment to safety.

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