EMERGENCY, FIRE & RESCUE

 

Providing medical assistance. Extinguishing fires on ships and submarines. Rescuing fellow Sailors from danger. The Sailors who make up the Emergency, Fire and Rescue community of America’s Navy are always ready to act fast to ensure that help promptly reaches those in need.

 

About This Job

Danger is in the very nature of working aboard ships, submarines and aircraft – and with ordnance of all types. Conditions can be volatile – precious lives and expensive equipment are always at stake.

While all Sailors are trained in the basics of damage control and first aid, those who specialize in these areas are critical in helping prevent accidents and to stabilizing the situation in emergencies. These are Damage Controlmen and Hosital Corpsmen.

Please note: Those pursuing a role in Medical Support receive special medical training. Learn more about becoming aHospital Corpsman.