military dot
military dot
Monday February 13th, 2012
military logo left
military logo
military search left military search center military search right
military search center
News  |   Jobs  |   Forum  |   Facebook  |   Twitter
military dot
military dot
 
military search center
military box left military box center military box right
military logo right
military dot
military red arrow Home
military red arrow Army
military red arrow Navy
military red arrow Air Force
military red arrow Marine Corps
military red arrow Coast Guard
military red arrow National Guard
military red arrow Air National Guard
military btn end
military dot
military box left military box center military box right
military box center military box center
military box btm military box center military box right
military dot
military box left military box center military box right
military box center
military blue arrow Features
military dot
military red arrow Forums
military red arrow Travel
military red arrow Military Info
military box center
military box left military box center military box right

Naval Emergency Firefighting Careers  

military title image
military dot
The United States Navy has some of the most skilled firemen and emergency personnel in the world. They train their specialists in Emergency services to deal with biological, chemical and even nuclear emergencies, as well as the more traditional fire and emergency situations. This is a fast paced job specialty, and they work to support and maintain the situational and operational Navy readiness, by supporting and providing emergency services. As a Navy firefighter or emergency specialist you may be tasked to maintain damage control and shipboard emergency response, or you could be called into action providing rescue support. The Navy has some of the most in depth emergency requirements in the world, the training that they provide their Servicemembers is second to none. The Navy trains Emergency First Responders and they are taught a wide variety of skills. Everyone in the Navy learns how to fight fire, in basic training and in many technical schools. In the Navy, if the ship you are stationed on catches fire, either you combat the fire and put it out immediately or you potentially could sink. Literally. So they focus a great deal of attention in making sure all personnel knows how to fight fire. But the skills that a Navy first responder are taught goes beyond basic firefighting. Navy Emergency First responders learn a variety of skills, and are the masters of a lot of different tasks. They often receive advanced training in safety inspection, repair and maintenance of emergency and rescue equipment, firefighting, and various state of the art health care technologies as they are improved. A number of emergency and firefighting careers are available in the Navy. You may have to fight fire on board ship or shore side, or provide a needed rescue operation. Skills in this job type are many, and the training to learn them can be intense. This job can often take you anyplace the Navy is present, around the world, overseas or stateside. Find the Military Career right for YOU ! Click here for more Information. The Navy trains medical specialties, fire prevention, and other first responders. These Servicemembers performing in these careers are used to assist prior military people back into the service, because they are a known quantity. This specialty is one that trains a person to pay special care to safety, and to receive training on vital rescue and fire suppression skills.

One Response to “Naval Emergency Firefighting Careers”


Post A Comment

military dot image Zachary Cubero    Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0

I am currently a Certified Firefighter/EMT and this is what i want to be for the rest of my life. unfortunatly this job market is making it extremily difficult to follow this passion and i dont want to lose it. i was told by a friend that his nephew is currently a firefighter for the navy and i have put a lot of thought into it and im curious of what i would have to do to become a naval firefighter. any information would be greatly appreciated.


Leave a Reply



military left orange
military blue arrow Get Your Free Job & Career Info Now!
military right orange
military dot
two bonus reports
 
Which service are you interested in?
Navy Army
National Guard
 
Do you have prior Military Service?
Yes NO
military dot
Email Address
military dot
May we contact you by Email?
Yes NO
military dot
Birth Date
 
military dot
military dot
military orange center
military orange left military orange center military orange right
 
 
 
Advertise with Us | Privacy Policy | Write For Us | Link To US
Copyright ©2011, US Military.com. All Rights Reserved
Articles Feed Comments Feed
 
military dot image