Public Safety Dive Training Day – Open Water Skills and Gear Demos
Dates: August 19-20, 2025
Location: Blue Stone Dive Resort – Thomasville NC
Hosted by: Sink or Swim Scuba – Charlotte's Premier Public Safety Diving Partner
Entry Fee: 26 dollars per diver, per day
(Paid to Sink or Swim Scuba through our website – covers quarry entry only)

Train. Test. Prepare.
This is an open dive day designed for Public Safety Dive teams to train in a realistic, low-pressure environment. Bring your gear, your team, and your training goals. Whether you are practicing search patterns, reviewing emergency procedures, or refining underwater communications, this is a flexible training opportunity.

An ERDI-certified Public Safety Diving Instructor will be onsite, conducting Drysuit and Full Face Mask certification classes and available to assist other teams as time allows.

What is Included

• Quarry access and open dive time

• Onsite support from ERDI Public Safety Instructors

• Gear demonstrations available including

  • Full Face Masks (OTS and Interspiro)

  • Surface Supplied Air Systems

  • Hardline and wireless communications

  • Tools and accessories for public safety diving

Certification Opportunities

• Drysuit Certification

• Full Face Mask Certification

• Additional specialties available with advance coordination

Who Should Attend

• Fire and Rescue Dive Teams

• Law Enforcement Dive Units

• EMS or Recovery Dive Operations

• Emergency Response Coordinators

• Certified Public Safety Divers seeking to stay current

Why Attend

• Realistic training environment with practical visibility and depth

• Hands-on equipment use with expert guidance

• Flexible training format without classroom pressure

• Team-building opportunity in controlled open water conditions

Reserve Your Spot

• Register online through Sink or Swim Scuba to secure your entry

• Fee is 26 dollars per day and covers quarry access

• Space is limited to allow for individualized support and gear availability

Contact Information

• Email: Dive@SinkorSwimScuba.com

• Call or Text: 704-823-0502

• Address: 4310K Wilkinson Blvd, Gastonia NC 28056

• Website: www.SinkorSwimScuba.com

Optional Add-Ons

• Pre-arranged ERDI or SDI certifications

• Equipment setup consultations

• Maintenance scheduling and gear service tracking

Sink or Swim Scuba is proud to support the divers who serve. Let us help your team stay trained, equipped, and ready.