Recent SemestersSpring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024Class Size18 studentsCredits4PrerequisiteStudent must be able to swim 50 yards and tread water for 10 minutes. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is the basic safety training (BST) as specified by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Basic firefighting, personal survival, personal safety, social responsibility, and first aid in marine situations are covered in this hands-on program. Students with satisfactory level of completion will be qualified for First Aid and CPR cards and Certificates of Completion for STCW-95 compliance as well as a World Sailing Safety at Sea certificate. This is a required course for the Professional Mariner Program. An optional facility fee will be paid to a Fire Training Facility.Usually HeldTue 9:00am–1:15pm, Sat 10:00am–2:15pm 