Education, Training and Public Information, Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

Fishing First Aid & Safety Training (FFAST) in Santa Barbara: August 18-19, 2025

DateMonday, August 18, 2025 | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
LocationIn Person
Contact Ashleigh Palinkas | apalinkas@ucsd.edu

When:

Two-day course on Monday, August 18th (8:30am - 3:30pm) & Tuesday, August 19th (8:30am - 2:30pm)

where:

Location provided upon registration.

what:

The Fisherman's First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) is a free two-day advanced first aid class offered to commercial fishermen who work in remote environments. The course adapts wilderness first aid princibles to real-life scenarios that fishermen may encounter at sea. Students receive USCG-recognized certification in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for 2 years upon completion of the course. 

Registration is required in advance as space is limited to 16 students total. The first to register are the first to secure a spot in the course, so please register early and contact Ashleigh Palinkas with any questions. 

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