Divers Alert Network encourages SCUBA divers to become Emergency Specialists

SCUBA divers who have achieved a higher level of dive training and emergency preparedness have long sought Diver Alert Network's Diving Emergency Specialist (DES) recognition. Beginning Aug. 1, 2009, there’s another reason to complete the DES requirements.

Become a Diving Emergency Specialist between Aug. 1 and Nov. 30, 2009, and receive a Prepared Diver pouch, compliments of DAN®. The pouch is big enough to hold a DAN resuscitation mask and all DAN first aid provider slates, and it features a zipper closure to ensure everything stays put. Contents include trauma shears, latex-free gloves and a DAN Training carabineer to keep your first aid slates together...[Link]