June 14, 2009 by Forest Rothchild
A significant number of PSD deaths occur in moving water and are caused by teams diving in environments for which they do not have the right training for equipment. The LGS moving water class will teach...
LGS Swiftwater Rescue / RecoveryJune 14, 2009 by Forest Rothchild
The key is to stay out of the water when it comes to swiftwater rescue. Ask about the LGS Dynamic tension diagonal system seen in background, and how to set up a rescue boat that an be moved not only side-to-side...
LGS Small Boat ClassJune 14, 2009 by Forest Rothchild
Learn how to set up, maintain, and operate your boat in dynamic, hands-on rescue scenarios during the LGS small boat class. To Learn more about LGS Small Boat Class…. Read More →
LGS Underwater Vehicle Extrication classJune 14, 2009 by Forest Rothchild
In the LGS Underwater Vehicle Extrication class learn how to work massive entanglement hazards, how to flip submerged cars from any position with or w/o a tow truck, how to use lift bags, and how to safety...
Drownproofing turnout gear trainingJanuary 14, 2009 by Forest Rothchild
Drownproofing turnout gear training – from the man who started it with FDNY in the 1970’s. Flooded basements, snow covered pools, flooded trenches, and boat fire operations can all put firefighters...
Subcutaneous EmphysemaDecember 28, 2008 by Forest Rothchild
Subcutaneous emphysema denotes air under the skin. It is typically seen in divers around the neck. In mild cases it may not even be noticed. When suffering form it the diver may feel a fullness around...
Oxygen PoisoningDecember 28, 2008 by Forest Rothchild
Oxygen at an elevated partial pressure may have a toxic effect. Surplus oxygen affects the central nervous system (CNS) or the pulmonary system during extended exposure, as in medical therapy. Ordinary...
Instruction & LearningDecember 27, 2008 by Forest Rothchild
Before any team can go into operation they must first be trained. All new members coming on a team must be trained to the Team’s standards. Finally the team must have an on going continuing education...
The Scene MapDecember 27, 2008 by Forest Rothchild
At every scene a map should be made of the area. This map does not have to be elaborate, but it must entail all landmarks and last seen points. Place on the map the name and location of each individual...
Environmental stress on diving-induced platelet activationDecember 21, 2008 by Forest Rothchild
UHMS 2001:28(4)207-211 Platelet activation has been suggested to play an important role in the pathogenesis of prethrombotic states and thus may be responsible for decompression illness during compressed...
