Dive Rescue International

Name

Dive Rescue International

Legal name

Dive Rescue International

Website

https://diverescueintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety Dive Training & Rescue Equipment

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Search & Rescue (Urban/Water/Wilderness) Coordination (HLAJAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Underwater/Port Infrastructure Security (Dive Teams, Hull & Pier Inspections) (BPAKALAH), Dive Centers & Scuba Training (PADI/SSI, certifications) (THAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Public safety dive training
• Water rescue equipment
• Swiftwater rescue courses
• Dive rescue certification
• Public safety diving

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Programs: Hands-on public safety dive training courses including Dive Rescue 1, Swiftwater Rescue, Ice Diving Operations, and specialized rescue programs. Offered as open enrollment classes and customized corporate training for agencies.
2. Equipment Sales: Full catalog of field-tested dive rescue equipment including suits, BCDs, regulators, full face masks, communication systems, search and recovery gear, and specialized rescue equipment from major brands.
3. Student Kits and Materials: Student kits for various training programs including Dive Rescue 1, Public Safety Diver, Ice Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue, and recertification materials for trainers and students.
4. Equipment Repair Services: Technical repair center offering dry suit and full-face mask repairs with manufacturer-authorized technicians and fast turnaround times.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dive Rescue International delivers hands-on public safety dive and water rescue training (60+ programs ranging from Dive Rescue 1 and Swiftwater Rescue to Ice Diving Operations and Trainer Certification) and supplies the equipment those agencies need — dry suits, full face masks, regulators, BCDs, search/recovery gear, communication systems, and PFDs — along with manufacturer-authorized repair services and student/training kits. Customers are primarily fire department dive teams, police dive teams, and multi-agency rescue task forces in the U.S., Canada, and several other countries.

Product overview

Dive Rescue International operates as a specialized training and equipment company serving public safety agencies. The company offers over 60 hands-on training programs ranging from entry-level Dive Rescue 1 to advanced operations like Ice Diving Operations and Evidence Recovery. Training is delivered through classroom, pool, and open-water formats, with options for open enrollment courses or on-site agency training. The equipment portfolio includes diving suits and undergarments (dry suits, wetsuits, ice rescue suits), breathing apparatus (regulators, full face masks, surface-supplied air), buoyancy control devices, search and recovery equipment (sonar, metal detectors, ROVs), and communication systems. The company also provides equipment repair services and student/training materials. Products span multiple branded equipment lines including Whites Drywear, DUI, NRS, Scubapro, Mustang, Hollis, Zeagle, and Interspiro. The training portfolio is organized into Dive Programs, Non-Dive Programs, Advanced DRII Programs, and Trainer Certification Programs, with supporting recertification and student kit products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Safety Dive Training Programs Over 60 hands-on training programs for public safety divers including Dive Rescue 1, Swiftwater Rescue, Ice Diving Operations, and Public Safety Scuba Instructor certification courses, delivered through classroom, pool, and open-water formats for fire departments, police dive teams, and rescue units.
• Non-Dive Water Rescue Training Surface water and swiftwater emergency training including Flood & Moving Water, Ice Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue I/II, Underwater Investigator, and Visual Cylinder Inspection courses for public safety personnel who do not dive.
• Advanced Dive Training Programs (DRII) Advanced programs including Evidence Recovery Operations Specialist and Public Safety Diver Survival training for experienced rescue divers.
• Trainer Certification Programs Instructor-level certifications enabling professionals to teach Dive Rescue International courses in-house, including Dive Rescue I Trainer, Ice Diving Operations Trainer, and Swiftwater Rescue Trainer.
• Suits & Undergarments Dry suits, wetsuits, ice rescue suits, and thermal undergarments from brands including Whites Drywear, DUI, NRS, Scubapro, Mustang, and Viking for public safety diving operations.
• Full Face Masks Full face diving masks and service kits for contaminated water diving and public safety operations, including Interspiro Divator II (AGA) masks.
• Regulators Diving regulator sets, first stages, second stages, octopuses, and service/repair kits for public safety diving.
• BCDs & Accessories Buoyancy control devices including back inflate, jacket style, and modular back plate/wing configurations from brands such as Zeagle, Aqua Lung, Atomic Aquatics, Hollis, and Mares.
• Search and Recovery Equipment Sonar systems, metal detectors, ROVs, and recovery equipment for underwater search and evidence recovery operations.
• Communication Systems Hardwired and wireless underwater communication systems, EMAs, connectors, and accessories for dive team coordination.
• Swiftwater Rescue Equipment Specialized gear including knives, PFDs, suits, fins, throwbags, gloves, boots, helmets, and rescue kits for swiftwater rescue operations.
• Equipment Repair Services Manufacturer-authorized repair and maintenance services including dry suit repairs, full-face mask servicing, and fast turnaround times.
• Student Kits & Recertifications Student kits and trainer recertification packages for Dive Rescue 1, Public Safety Diver, Ice Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue, and other programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained over 4,500 instructors worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)coreOthersAffiliation with NFPA for credibility and industry standards alignment in public safety diving training programs.
• IADRS (International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists)coreOthersAffiliation with IADRS for professional standards, watermanship testing, and industry-wide recognition of training certifications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI): The largest recreational scuba certification body globally with broad course offerings and a global dive center network. A broader incumbent that overlaps with DRI's instructor-training and certification model but does not specialize in public safety diving.
• Scuba Schools International (SSI): Global recreational dive training and certification organization with a large affiliated dive center network. Comparable to DRI in the training/certification model but recreational-focused rather than public safety-focused.

Others

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Standards-setting body for fire, electrical, and life safety, including standards relevant to public safety diving and water rescue. DRI is an NFPA affiliate; NFPA shapes the standards framework within which DRI's training is positioned.
• Divers Alert Network (DAN): Non-profit organization providing diving safety education, medical information, and research for the diving community. Adjacent peer offering safety/medical-related training and resources that overlap with DRI's MedDive and diver physical programs.
• International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists (IADRS): Professional association for dive rescue specialists providing watermanship testing, conferences, and networking. DRI is an IADRS affiliate; IADRS sits in the same ecosystem and contributes to the standards underpinning DRI's certifications.

Direct peers

• JW Fishers Mfg: Manufactures underwater search and recovery equipment including sonar systems, metal detectors, and ROVs used by public safety dive teams. Directly comparable to the search-and-recovery equipment category DRI resells.
• Hollis Gear: Manufacturer of technical and public safety diving equipment including BCDs, regulators, and drysuits, distributed through DRI's storefront. Direct peer on the equipment side of the public safety diving market.
• Rescue 3 International: Provides swiftwater, technical rope, and water rescue training and certifications to public safety professionals worldwide. Direct competitor to DRI's Swiftwater Rescue and surface water rescue course portfolio, serving overlapping fire/SAR agency customers.
• National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI): Long-established scuba diving certification body offering instructor and dive training programs. Competes with DRI for instructor-level certifications and for agencies seeking standardized diving credentials, though more recreational in focus.
• Diving Unlimited International (DUI): Manufactures drysuits and diving equipment specifically for public safety, military, and technical divers, and runs its own public safety dive training programs. Overlaps with DRI on both equipment (DUI Public Safety TLS Drysuit stocked by DRI) and training curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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