# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Newport, Oregon -  F/V Drill Conductor & Fishing First Aid Safety Training (FFAST)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Date: May 12 - 14, 2026
Hours:
Day 1 (HSI Basic First Aid/CPR/AED): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Day 2 (DC): 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Day 3 (DC&FFAST): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Drill 8–12, FFAST 12–5)
Location: Lincoln County Extension Office
Address: Lincoln County Extension Office 1211 SE Bay Blvd Newport, Oregon 97365 
Cost: $50 for the Drill Conductor portion, FREE for the FFAST portion
Instructor: Curtis Farrell, Amanda Gladics
Registration: Register online or call (907)-747-3287 

AMSEA is offering a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor and Fishermen's First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) course in Newport, Oregon for commercial fishermen, made possible by support from NIOSH, the U.S. Coast Guard, Oregon Sea Grant, and AMSEA members. 

The FFAST portion combines an HSI Basic First Aid/CPR/AED certification (USCG Approved) with additional fishing-specific, boat-based scenarios and skills. Lunch and snacks will be provided, and the course will cover essential safety topics to improve on-the-water preparedness and response.

Drill Conductor Topics Include:
Liferafts & Abandon Ship
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

FFAST Topics Include:
HSI Basic First Aid/CPR/AED–USCG Approved
Orthopedic Injuries
Head and Spinal Injuries
Patient Packaging and Carries

The Drill Conductor portion of this course meets the US Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on commercial fishing vessels, 46 CFR 28.270(c).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport/newport-oregon-f-v-drill-conductor-and-fishing-first-aid-safety-training-ffast/200029665839735
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newport
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1211 SE Bay Blvd, Newport, OR 97365-4227, United States
- **lat**: 44.62851
- **long**: -124.03588
- **full address**: 1211 SE Bay Blvd, Newport, OR 97365-4227, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Newport, Oregon -  F/V Drill Conductor & Fishing First Aid Safety Training (FFAST) being held?
  - **A:** Newport, Oregon -  F/V Drill Conductor & Fishing First Aid Safety Training (FFAST) takes place on Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1211 SE Bay Blvd, Newport, OR 97365-4227, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Newport, Oregon -  F/V Drill Conductor & Fishing First Aid Safety Training (FFAST)?
  - **A:** Newport, Oregon -  F/V Drill Conductor & Fishing First Aid Safety Training (FFAST) is organized by Alaska Marine Safety Education Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Newport, Oregon -  F/V Drill Conductor & Fishing First Aid Safety Training (FFAST) is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Newport, Oregon -  F/V Drill Conductor & Fishing First Aid Safety Training (FFAST) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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