I am a PADI Master Instructor Trainer, a Scuba Diving International Instructor, a Technical Diving Instructor, an Emergency Response Diving International Instructor, a Scubability instructor in Handicap Scuba and have more than 22 Specialty ratings. I have taught divers for the military, law enforcement, technical and recreational sectors. I have been the Dive Master and are now Senior Technical Adviser for Kenosha County Underwater Rescue and Recovery Association. I own Diver Dan’s Scuba & Aquatic Center which is a retail and training center for scuba and swimming classes. I maintain certifications as an instructor in Water Safety; CPR; AED; Blood-borne Pathogens; Life guarding; First aid and O2 provider. I have an extensive background of 30+ years in Public Safety diving, Ice rescue, Rescue field operations and public education specializing in aquatics safety and water rescue. I have instructed at the Emergency Services Midwest Conference & Exposition and am a frequent guest speaker and trainer in Aquatic Recreation and Fire and Rescue fields. I also have been an Associate Lecturer at University of Wisconsin Parkside.