10 Hour Drill Conductor Course

Date:

December 19 - 20, 2023

Hours:

7:45-5:00, pool session morning of 12/20/23

Location:

Salmon Trollers Marketing Association

Address:

19292 S. Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Cost:

$125 for commercial fisherman, $225 for non-fisherman

Instructor:

Suzie Howser

Registration:

AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Fort Bragg, California. Participants qualify for a reimbursement of up to $95 off the purchase price of their next PFD. This course is offered at reduced cost to commercial fishermen thanks to support from NIOSH, the U.S. Coast Guard, and AMSEA members. The class will cover these topics:

Cold-Water Survival Skills
EPIRBs, Signal Flares, and MAYDAY Calls
Man Overboard Recovery
Firefighting
Flooding & Damage Control
Dewatering Pumps
Immersion Suits and PFDs
Abandon Ship Procedures
Helicopter Rescue
Life Rafts
Emergency Procedures Drills
Water Practicum

This course meets the US Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on commercial fishing vessels