F/V Drill Conductor & Fishermen’s First Aid Safety Training (FFAST)

Date:

February 17-19, 2025

Hours:

Day 1 (FFAST): 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Day 2 (FFAST): 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Day 2 (DC): 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Day 3 (DC): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location:

Tuna Wharf

Address:

1 Tuna Wharf, San Diego 92132

Cost:

FREE to commercial fishermen

Instructor:

Kennedy Menendez & Ashleigh Palinkas

Registration:

AMSEA is offering a FREE Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor and Fishermen's First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) course in San Diego, California for commercial fishermen, made possible by support from NIOSH, the U.S. Coast Guard, California Sea Grant, and AMSEA members. This three-day course includes FFAST training on Days 1 and 2, followed by the FV Drill Conductor course on Day 3. Lunch and snacks will be provided, and the course will cover essential safety topics to improve on-the-water preparedness and response.

Day 1 & 2 (FFAST):

Liferafts & Abandon Ship
Orthopedic Injuries
Head and Spinal Injuries
Patient Packaging and Carries
CPR/AED
More

Day 2 & 3 (DC):

Cold-Water Survival Skills
EPIRBs, Signal Flares &
MAYDAY Calls
Man Overboard Recovery
Firefighting
Flooding & Damage Control
Immersion Suits/Lifejackets
Helicopter Rescue
Emergency Drills
In-Water & On Vessel Drills

Participation in all three days is not required.