Flotilla 10-5 What's New!
VSC Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall Porcedures
Attention On Deck
ALCOAST COMDT NOTICE (ACN) 013/18 Feb 2018
Enforcement, Examination, and Inspection Procedures for Walter Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
Official Guidance
procedures for the enforcement, examination and inspection procedures for various types of vessels relating to the recall of Walter-Kidde fire extinguishers. The complete ACN can also be found at www.dcms.uscg.mil/General- Messages/ACN/
/Uploads_wowII/130-10-05/Kidde_Fire_Extq._Recall_VSC_Procedures_2018.pdf
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Auxiliary Food Service Program - AUX CHEF
Culinary Services Support for your Station or Cutter
The Auxiliary Aux Chef Team Can Help
The AUXFS (Auxiliary) Program is a National Auxiliary Program designed to provide trained Auxiliarists to fill-in at small boat stations or on cutters to relieve Culinary Specialists (CSs), allowing them to attend training, take leave, or illness, without leaving the unit short-handed. The AUXFSs can also assist with VIP events, Changes of Command and unit morale events. AUXFSs can be available for a variety of time frames from one meal to several days.
In 2009, the AUXFS Program became a National Auxiliary Program. Each Auxiliary District has an AUXFS Chair, appointed by the District Commodore, who will work closely with units in that District.
Qualified AUXFSs complete 30 hours (over 3.5 days) of basic food services training, along with completing a series of PQS to demonstrate their skills. The training is based on the USCG CS-3 Striker course, emphasizes safety and sanitation, working in a galley and basic food preparation. The Coast Guard Headquarters Culinary Services Program (CG 1111) has approved the AUXFS Training Program. A certified and experienced USCG CS is the instructor for the training, often assisted by a unit Food Service Specialist. Annual sanitation training is required for all AUXFSs. Prior to coming to class and annually after the sanitation class, training can be found at: http://classroom2.cgaux.org/moodle/login/index.php .
The AUXFSs also are required to have the HEP A shots and a health screening. The shots and health screening can be given by the USCG medical personnel. A TB test is required before coming to class.
Types of services the AUXFS provides:
Preparation Cook Food Server Cook & Assistant Cook Chef Executive Chef
AUXFS Class – 08-11 March 2018 @ MSU Portland, OR
Additional information about the program:
Dennis Wood, d13.food.services@gmail.com