08/31/2026
Dive Medicine for First Responder Symposium
Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue hosted a Dive Medicine Symposium for EMS providers and dive teams throughout the region. The symposium was convened by leading regional physicians and recognized experts in the fields of diving and hyperbaric medicine.
The day began with didactic sessions focused on the recognition and management of dive-related emergencies, including assessment of the injured diver, clinical decision-making, and pre-hospital medical management. The afternoon transitioned to hands-on, scenario-based training, providing participants with the opportunity to apply these principles in realistic operational environments.
Participants engaged in simulated dive emergencies in the waters of Wilson Point, focusing on diver extrication, initial assessment, stabilization, and delivery of appropriate pre-hospital care. The combination of physician-led instruction and practical field scenarios provided EMS and dive teams with an integrated approach to the assessment and management of diving emergencies.
Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Marine Emergency Team 21
Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine
Essex Volunteer Fire Company
Harford County Department of Emergency Services