Public Safety Diver Conference / Nov 3-6

[BladesRobinson]

The International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists (IADRS.org) will hold their annual public safety diver conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Nov 3-6, 2004. More information about the conference can be found online at:
http://www.iadrs.org/register.htm

0f by calling the IADRS at:
1-800-IADRS-911

The International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization serving the public safety diving community.

- Our Mission -​

The IADRS is dedicated to helping water rescue professionals stay informed about advances in training, equipment, and life saving techniques. IADRS will continue to maintain an environment where water rescue professionals can communicate, so that we may all learn from our combined knowledge and experience.

Conference Itinerary (tentative)​

November 3, 2004 (Wed)

Optional Recreational Dive
Registration, Open Exhibits, Cash Bar 4:00-7:00 pm

Opening Ceremony- The Life & Death of Public 7:00-9:00 pm

Safety Diving, presented by Steve Fleming



November 4, 2004 (Thur)

Registration, Open Exhibits 8:00-9:00 am

Tragedy in Indianapolis, presented by Dave Owens 9:00-10:30 am

Break (Open Exhibits) 10:30-10:45 am

Child Witness Interviews, presented by Terry Hall 10:45 -12:00 pm
Lunch (Open Exhibits) 12:00-1:00 pm

PSD Survival, presented John Carney 1:00-2:30 pm

Break (Open Exhibits) 2:30-2:45 pm

PSD Survival, presented by John Carney 2:45-5:00 pm


November 5, 2004 (Fri)

Open Exhibits 8:00-9:00 am

Diving in Contaminated Waters, presented by Steve Barsky 9:00-12:00 pm

and John Drewniak

Lunch (Open Exhibits) 12:00-1:00 pm

Equipment Standardization, presented by Jon Jackson 1:00-2:15 pm

Break (Open Exhibits) 2:15-2:30 pm

Update on NFPA, presented by Fred Jackson 2:30-3:30 pm

Protecting the Homeland Ports & Waterways, 3:30-5:00 pm

Presented by James Vaughan



November 6, 2004 (Sat)
Open Exhibits 8:00-9:00 am

Seth Foundation, presented by Sheila Burleson 9:00-9:30 am

Divers Alert Network 9:30-10:30 am

Break 10:30-10:45 am

Underwater Accident Investigations by Craig Jenni 10:45-11:30 am

Accidents Involving Mixed Gasses and Rebreathers 11:00-12:30 pm

presented by Craig Jenni

Lunch 12:30-1:30 pm

Overview of Current Technoloy, presented by Pete Miller 1:30-3:00 pm

Closing Ceremony 3:00-4:00 pm

Sheraton Suites at Cypress Creek​

Just five miles from Fort Lauderdale's famous beaches, you'll find another great Florida attraction: the Sheraton Suites at Cypress Creek Hotel. As the only full service all suite hotel in the area, you'll find yourself completely at ease here. Our beautiful atrium provides a peaceful atmosphere, filled with tropical plants and sunlit areas. Each of our guest suites includes separate sleeping and living areas filled with all of the comforts of home, from a refrigerator and microwave to two televisions and two telephones. However, if there's something else you need, all you have to do is let us know. Our warm and professional staff will make it their priority to take care of your request.

Hotel Location

555 NW 62nd Street (Cypress Creek Road)

Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33309

954-772-5400

Directions

From the Florida Turnpike: Exit at Commercial Boulevard and turn left, heading east to Powerline Road. Turn left on Powerline Road to 62nd Street (Cypress Creek Road). Turn right on Cypress Creek Road and make a left turn at the first light.

From I-95: Exit the Interstate at the Cypress Creek Road exit. Head west on Cypress Creek Road. The hotel will be on the right, approximately 1/4 of a mile from I-95.

 

[rmediver2002]

Hey Blades, welcome to this site!

Did you guys head to DEMA this year?

 

[Gary D.]

I just put in a training request for it. I have plenty of FFM so it will be cheaper on the department.

Keeping the fingers crossed.

Gary D.

 

[Gary D.]

I just put in a training request for it. I have plenty of FFM so it will be cheaper on the department.

Keeping the fingers crossed.

Gary D.

Cuss, Cuss, Swear-A-Bunch. My request was shot down.

Two reasons:
First was I didn’t submit an “Itinerary” with my request. That’s proof the Admin doesn’t read anything because there was a 4 pager attached. A BS excuse.

Second: We just lost three more Deputies. One to a Military call-up, one to an injury and one to another department. We are just short handed and the timing is wrong due to others being gone. If I leave we would be below shift minimums. That one’s legit. We were down 9 and now we are down by 12 which is a third of the division.

Still sucks.

Gary D.

 

[BladesRobinson]

Hey Blades, welcome to this site!

Did you guys head to DEMA this year?

Jeff ... Dive Rescue International had a booth at DEMA (Booth 911) and we have reserved two booths next year.

Gary D ... I sent you an e-mail "off list" and hope youe will e-mail me direct at brobinson @ iadrs . org. Thanks!

For those who are interested, the International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists conference in Fort Lauderdale was a tremendous sucess! We had 20 vendor booths and nearly 170 attendees.

The annual IADRS Conference is already in the planning process for next year. Join fellow PSD professionals in HARTFORD, CT / September 28 through October 1, 2005. If you are interested in more information, please call 800-IADRS-911 or send e-mail to:
info @ iadrs.org

We hope to see you there!

Blades Robinson

 

[teamheatwave]

>>The annual IADRS Conference is already in the planning process for next year. Join fellow PSD professionals in HARTFORD, CT / September 28 through October 1, 2005. <<

Yippee! Finally one that fits my scheduled and is within driving distance! Thanks for the heads up. I am marking my calendar now!