Dive Planning
Before your dive, make sure you are familiar with your buddy's equipment, including the alternate air source.
No dive should be conducted without a stocked first aid kit readily available.
Emergency Plan
Emergencies rarely occur, but knowing what to do if one does can mean the difference between life and death. An emergency plan includes a review of emergency procedures, the location of first aid equipment, and a plan for contacting emergency personnel.
At a minimum, you and your buddy should review and agree on procedures to follow if you become separated underwater or if one of you runs out of air. These procedures are covered later in this chapter.
All divers should have a first aid kit readily available. Discuss the location of the first aid kit during the emergency plan, and check its contents to make sure it's fully stocked.
Finally, decide how emergency personnel will be contacted in the event of an emergency. If a cellular or pay phone is available, test the phone before conducting the dive.
At a minimum, you and your buddy should review and agree on procedures to follow if you become separated underwater or if one of you runs out of air. These procedures are covered later in this chapter.
All divers should have a first aid kit readily available. Discuss the location of the first aid kit during the emergency plan, and check its contents to make sure it's fully stocked.
Finally, decide how emergency personnel will be contacted in the event of an emergency. If a cellular or pay phone is available, test the phone before conducting the dive.
