Fishing Partnership Support Services

FP is looking forward to supporting #southshore and #capeandislands fishermen as they learn why a fellow fisherman has called FP Safety & Drill classes, "Extremely Informative. Prepares you for real life situations." Free classes coming to #scituate March 24-25 are filling quicky. Fishermen can click here to register and learn more: https://bit.ly/3BFME4P? These trainings provide hands-on practice and knowledge to help support captains and crewmen in safer operations at sea. Fishermen who attend are eligible for a rebate for 50% off a lifejacket through our Lifejackets for Fisherman program with the Northeast Center. #commercialfishing #safetyatsea #narcansaveslives #FishingIndustry #lifejacketsforfishermen #training

Thank you to Michael Rock of FUN 107 for featuring FP during the show's Southcoast Health Community Spotlight. Listen here: https://bit.ly/FPonFun107 FP reminds you that we are embedded in MA coastal communities and ready to assist commercial fishermen and their families with a variety of free services, including support accessing #healthinsurance, #safety courses, #EconomicSecurity programs and more. Reach out to a FP Navigator today for support.

A recent safety training participant shared, “Anyone on the water should have this knowledge. I took for granted how much I thought I knew. Nowhere near enough.” Fishermen, register today: https://bit.ly/3BFME4P?for free Safety and Drill conductor training in #shinnecock, March 13 & 14. These trainings provide the knowledge, skills, and practice to better manage emergencies at sea. Fishermen who attend are eligible for a rebate for 50% off a lifejacket through our Lifejackets For Fisherman program with the Northeast Center. #safetyatsea #narcan?#commercialfishing #safetyandsurvival #lifejacketsforfishermen?

Fishermen are First Responders! Fishing Partnership is #longisland bound with our free First Aid and CPR class, which is designed specifically for fishermen and enhanced to teach life-saving skills to assess and treat injured or ill crew on board vessels before emergency medical personnel arrive.? FP Navigator Navigators are available to help fishermen register for the March 11 class coming to Shinnecock: https://bit.ly/3BFME4P Fishermen who attend are eligible for a rebate for 50% off a #lifejacket through our Lifejackets for Fisherman program with the Northeast Center. #commercialfishing #narcansaveslives #fishingindustry #safetyatsea #cpr #firstaid

The FP team is headed to the 50th Maine Fishermen’s Forum at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine. Fishermen will learn from FP Navigators and safety trainers about upcoming classes, including #FirstAid and #CPR, #Safety and #DrillConductor, receive #lifejacket training for a 50% rebate, and have the opportunity to participate in a fishing health survey for a $75 gift card.

Join us this Friday and Saturday, January 31 and February 1, at the Mass Lobstermen's Association Annual Weekend & Industry Trade Show at the Margaritaville Resort in Hyannis, MA. FP Navigators and staff will be on hand to support your health insurance enrollment questions, provide lifejacket training with a 50% rebate available, with access to free Narcan training. Gift cards will be distributed all weekend: receive $75 for completing our behavioral health survey, and $50 for joining in a conversation with our partners at Mindwise/Riverside Trauma. Free immunizations and health screenings will be available from our partners at Barnstable County and complimentary hearing screenings on-site from HearingLife. Can't make it? Reach out at anytime for support: https://bit.ly/40RfWaK Massachusetts Health Connector

Flooding and instability are the leading causes of fishing vessel disasters in the United States.? Register today for FP’s FREE F/V Stability Course on February 13 in #newbedford: https://bit.ly/3BFME4P and learn from USCG-certified Vessel Stability experts and walk away with the knowledge to be safer at sea. Fishermen who attend are eligible for a rebate for 50% off a #lifejacket through our Lifejackets For Fishermen program with the Northeast Center. #commercialfishing #fishingindustry #safetyatsea #lifejacketsforfishermen?#vesselstability

Our Plymouth Navigator, Judi is here to remind everyone that Open Enrollment ends today, January 23, 2025! Don’t forget that certain qualifying life events may allow you to get coverage any time of the year. FP Navigators are available year-round. Contact us at any time to see if you’re eligible: https://bit.ly/40RfWaK Massachusetts Health Connector #openenrollment2025 #healthinsurance #getcovered #staycovered

As we approach the deadline to enroll in health insurance coverage on January 23, 2025, there are a few important things you should know: 1. To ensure your coverage is active you MUST make your binder payment by Jan. 23rd. 2. Keep an eye on your mailbox, important notices may arrive at any time of the year. 3. Check your benefits, many plans have additional perks that may be free. 4. Navigators are here for you all year round, don’t hesitate to reach out.? ? 5. If you miss this deadline to enroll, you may still qualify to get coverage throughout the year. Reach out to a FP Navigator for assistance to #getcovered #staycovered: https://bit.ly/40RfWaK Massachusetts Health Connector #openenrollment2025 #healthinsurance

Fishermen are First Responders at sea. FP’s class is designed specifically for fishermen and enhanced to teach life-saving skills to assess and treat injured or ill crew on board your vessel before emergency medical personnel arrive. Learn why a recent participant shared, “This course provides a much higher relevant amount of first aid than a standard course for commercial fishermen.” Register today for the February 6 free First Aid and CPR training in Chatham: https://bit.ly/3BFME4P Fishermen who attend are eligible for a rebate for 50% off a #lifejacket through our Lifejackets For Fisherman program with the Northeast Center. #commercialfishing #narcansaveslives #fishingindustry #safetyatsea #lifejacketsforfishermen?#firstaid #cpr