( NPFVOA Core Safety Training Class Series )

STCW Basic Safety Training

USCG-approved for 46 CFR Parts 10, 12, 15, and tables A-VI/1-1 through A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code

(5 days) $950 members | $1050 non-members | Class Schedule

Each class is held at NPFVOA except the second day of firefighting, which is held at the Washington State Fire Training Academy.

PERSONAL SAFETY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (4 hrs)

Complying with Emergency Procedures

Taking precautions to Prevent Pollution of the Marine Environment

Observing Safe Working Practices

Understanding orders and Being Understood in Relation to Shipboard Duties

Contributing to Effective Human Relationships on Board Ship

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES (12 hours)

Principles of Survival at Sea	Preparing for Emergency Situations	Lifesaving Equipment
Evacuation	Helicopter Assistance	Distress Signals
Emergency Radio Equipment

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AT SEA (8 hours)

Scene Assessment	Bloodborne Pathogens/Infectious Diseases
Patient Assessment at Sea	Vital signs
Shock	Life Threatening Conditions
Toxic Environment	Hypothermia
Medevac	Practical Exercises

BASIC FIREFIGHTING (16 hours)

First day of class is 8 hours at NPFVOA which covers:

Theory of Fire	Fire Prevention
Fire Detection	Firefighting Equipment
Ship Firefighting Organization	Ship Firefighting Strategy and tactics

Hands-on Field Exercises

Second day of class is 8 hours of hands-on field exercises at the Washington State Fire Training Academy, near North Bend, WA.

Field Exercises: Pump fire with dry chemical and water; car prop with carbon dioxide; trough fire with foam extinguisher.

Burn Building Exercises: Maze with self-contained breathing apparatus; hotel search and rescue with SCBA; class A fire with all-purpose nozzle and applicator; class B fire with all-purpose nozzle and applicator.