PADI Public Safety Diver

Dive with Purpose. Serve with Confidence.

The PADI Public Safety Diver course trains certified divers to safely assist in public safety operations, including search and recovery, law enforcement, and emergency response. This specialty is ideal for divers who want to combine their scuba skills with real-world service, helping communities and first responders during underwater missions.

Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll learn procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols specific to public safety diving. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, communication, and decision-making under challenging conditions.

What You’ll Learn

Roles and responsibilities of public safety divers

Use of specialized equipment for search, recovery, and navigation

Search patterns, marking, and evidence handling

Emergency procedures and risk management

Planning and executing dives in public safety scenarios

Why Take This Course?

Prepare for participation in rescue, recovery, and law enforcement operations

Gain confidence diving in professional and emergency environments

Learn teamwork and safety skills unique to public safety diving

Contribute to your community through responsible diving

Who Can Take This Course?

PADI Advanced Open Water Divers or equivalent

Minimum age: 18 years old

Divers with strong buoyancy, navigation, and open water skills

Typically aimed at professional, law enforcement, fire/rescue, or public safety personnel

Dive with Purpose and Skill

The PADI Public Safety Diver course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support critical underwater operations safely and effectively, making your diving both purposeful and impactful.

Serve your community. Dive with purpose. Make a difference underwater.

You do not need to be part of a public safety dive team to take this course.

Required eLearning is not included and must be purchased separately.

Your discounted rate is available when ordered through our provided link.