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Scuba Center Public Safety Diving and Water Rescue Equipment | Scuba Center in Eagan, Minnesota is your leading source for Ice Rescue, Public Safety Diving, and Water Rescue equipment in the Upper Midwest. Contact us for questions or details.

 

Scuba Center is a SAM ( formerly CCR ) registered supplier for the United States Government. Our customers include: U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Federal Government Agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies, Search and Rescue (SAR) Teams, Fire Departments, State and Local Government agencies, Commercial Diving Companies, School Districts, Television and Movie production companies, and many others.
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Public Safety & Water Rescue PFDs

If you require assistance selecting appropriate items for your Public Safety Diving Team and/or Surface Water Rescue Team, we are here to help. Please contact our Public Safety Sales Dept. at (651) 681-8434 or email
NRS PFDs | Swiftwater Rescue Equipment | Scuba Center is the largest NRS Rescue Equipment dealer in Minnesota.NRS Rescue is a leading provider of the highest quality swiftwater rescue equipment available. They supply a wide selection of PFDs, rafts, rope, throw bags, dry suits, wetsuits, knives, helmets, instructional rescue books and safety videos.
   NRS Big Water V PFD | Type V: When you want to float serious water you need a serious life jacket. The NRS Big Water V is a high flotation jacket with a universal fit that wraps easily around anyone's torso.  NRS Swiftwater Rescue PFD | Shop online or at Scuba Center in Eagan, Minnesota NRS Vector PFD | The NRS Vector PFD builds off the legacy of the Zen and the popularity of the Ninja to evolve a fully featured, lightweight Type V rescue vest into superiority. With unmatched comfort and mobility, the Vector's enhanced rescue features give whitewater paddlers and rescue professionals the confidence to push their limits safely. 
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Type V PFD		  NRS Rapid Rescuer
Type V PFD 		  NRS Vector Rescue
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Types of US Coast Guard Approved PFDs

  • Type I: (Off-Shore Life Jacket) -- For open, rough or remote water, where rescue may be slow coming.

  • Type II: (Near-Shore Buoyant Vest) -- For calm, inland water, or where there is good chance of fast rescue.

  • Type III: (Flotation Aid) -- For calm, inland water, or where there is good chance of fast rescue. The most comfortable for continuous wear.

  • Type IV: (Throwable Devices) -- For calm, inland water with heavy boat traffic where help is nearby.

  • Type V: (Special Use Devices) -- For special uses/conditions. Examples: Industrial Work Suits, Cold Water Immersion Suits, Work Vests and some inflatable PFDs.

Check out the official website of the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety.
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While these are excellent reference materials, in no way should this information be considered a replacement for proper training for the specific type of activity in which you plan to participate.