December 17, 2009 by Andrea Zaferes
Surface Ice Rescue Poles By Andrea Zaferes and Walt Hendrick The ice rescue pole is one of the most versatile, useful, easy to store and transport, inexpensive tools for technician-level ice rescue personnel....
Public Safety Ice Diving OperationsNovember 17, 2009 by Andrea Zaferes
The following article is taken out of Ice Diving Operations (Pennwell Publishing, 430 pages, 2003) Public Safety Ice Diving Operations By Andrea Zaferes and Walt “Butch” Hendrick Some divers...
Evidence – we all should know how to handle it. Is it possible evidence or is it a waste of our time?November 17, 2009 by Andrea Zaferes
Evidence – we all should know how to handle it. Is it possible evidence or is it a waste of our time? By Andrea Zaferes www.teamlgs.com Lifeguard Systems (845) 657-5544 fax 657-5549 PO Box 594 Shokan...
So you want to start or improve a public safety dive team Part I – Start with the right mentalityNovember 17, 2009 by Andrea Zaferes
by Andrea Zaferes Lifeguard Systems www.teamlgs.com, 845-657-5544 POB 594 Shokan NY 12484 “The most important mission in starting or improving a team is to do what it takes to make sure team members...
Recent TrainingOctober 19, 2009 by Andrea Zaferes
Beginning September 17, 2009 and ending September 20, 2009, the Hampton Bays Fire Department Dive Rescue Team hosted a Capsized Vessel Rescue Course instructed by Life Guard Systems of Hurley, NY. The...
Guardian Mask – you’re going to love it!July 13, 2009 by Andrea Zaferes
OTS Guardian Full Face Mask It’s even better than we hoped for You’ll never go back to the Interspiro Divator (AGA) because of the Guardians greater comfort, lesser cost & excellent new features. The...
Your suit is UrsuitJuly 13, 2009 by Andrea Zaferes
Ursuit Drysuits – Don’t buy from the rest until you see the newest of the Best! Built in Finland for commercial, military, and PSD divers, Ursuit drysuits offer unparalled comfort, strength and protection....
Better Lead than DeadJune 14, 2009 by Andrea Zaferes
Better lead than dead! Ditch your weights prior to exiting the water – shout “Clear!” and toss them towards shore. Then remove your fins, walk forward, retrieve the weights and exit the water. According...
Choosing a water exposure suitApril 6, 2009 by Andrea Zaferes
Personal Protection Equipment: Choosing an exposure suit for water operations. By Andrea Zaferes and Walt “Butch” Hendrick Copyright (2003) Contaminated water diving course: “bring...
Body BagsJanuary 11, 2009 by Andrea Zaferes
Bagging the body is important. Anyone who has taken our homicidal drowning class has heard that mantra. No one in law enforcement or death investigation would dream of dragging a body 30 feet, let alone...
