Dive Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Template
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is the information a team needs fast if something goes wrong: how to get emergency services to the site, where the oxygen is, and who's assigned to do what. The value of an EAP is having this organized and reviewed before an emergency, not figured out during one.
Site access for emergency services
- Site name, address, and general coordinates
- Entry-point description and nearest road access
- Gate or access instructions
Communication
- Local emergency number for the area
- Cellular coverage notes at the site
- Radio or satellite communicator availability
- Who is assigned to make the call
Emergency equipment
- Oxygen location, system type, and last inspection date
- First-aid kit and AED locations
- Spare equipment and extraction equipment on hand
Medical and evacuation
- Nearest suitable medical facility, address, and estimated travel time
- Local recompression resource, if applicable
- DAN contact information
Frequently asked questions
Does an EAP calculate whether available oxygen is sufficient for an emergency?
No. An EAP template records where equipment is and its user-entered estimated duration -- it does not calculate whether that's sufficient for a given scenario. That judgment belongs to trained responders and your emergency procedures.
Where can I find official emergency dive procedures?
Divers Alert Network (DAN) publishes recognized emergency guidance for diving incidents. An EAP template organizes site-specific information for your team; it's not a substitute for DAN's or your agency's official procedures.
Dive Brief organizes information entered by the dive team. It does not calculate whether a dive is safe or replace training, certification, professional judgment, dive computers, agency standards, or a live predive briefing.
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