A free, two-day safety training for commercial fishermen on May 2-3 at U.S. Coast Guard Station Gloucester

Good afternoon, Joey,

 

Thank you for your past support in spreading the word regarding Fishing Partnership free trainings.Unfortunately, commercial fishing remains one of the deadliest occupations in the country. North Shore fishermen can access free programming through Fishing Partnership Support Services, a Massachusetts-based non-profit dedicated to improving the health, safety, and economic security of commercial fishermen, their families, and their communities. 

 

Our North Shore Office (located in Gloucester) will be conducting a free, two-day safety training for commercial fishermen on May 2-3 at U.S. Coast Guard Station Gloucester. We invite your coverage of this training in either pre-date sharing of information and/or coverage of the training itself. 

 

Below, is more detail regarding what transpires during each day of training, and I have also attached our event flyer which has details regarding times and registration: 

 

Day One: Safety & Survival –

This training is designed for all fishermen, including crewmen, to learn or hone fundamental skills. Through hands-on training, fishermen learn about EPIRBs, Signal Flares, MAYDAY Calls, Man Overboard Recovery, Firefighting, Flooding & Damage Control, Dewatering Pumps, Immersion Suits, PFDs, & Life Rafts. Commercial Fishermen who attend are eligible for a 50% rebate off a Lifejacket they purchase after the trainings. 

 

Day Two: Drill Conductor Certification 

During this second day, fishermen dig deeper into what they learned in the Safety & Survival Class, including new information in cold-water survival, helicopter rescues, stability, liability, and emergency procedures. Fishermen who complete these two days of training are Alaska Marine Safety Education Association certified Drill Conductors, which meets USCG requirements under 46 CFR 28.270(c). 

 

While commercial fishermen work in one of the most dangerous occupations in the country, Fishing Partnership works to equip them with the knowledge and skills to fish more safely. At-sea preparedness has been proven to save lives. Please visit, www.fishingpartnership.org to learn more.