I going to be a dc(damage control) in the navy is that a good job and if it is, when i get out of duty is that

Question

a career i could do as a civilian because my understanding is that the job consist of being a firefighter and paramedic. do i have to go to school or i'll have like a degree or certification.

Answer 1

Okay. You will work on and repair all fire supression systems onboard your ship. You will be trained in advanced firefighting tactics. You will do preventive maintence on all CBR equipment. (Gas masks, CBR suit, Wash down system, etc.) You may be able to instruct in DC college onboard your ship, all Navy personnel are fire fighters the DC-men are the experts.
If you want to pursue a career you can easily do this. Once onboard your ship you enroll in the Journeyman program. This will give you a 4 year degree in Fire Science. Also you would want to enroll in an EMT course as most departments in the US require EMS certification. It is highly possible to make this a career. Many fire Departments require 4 years military to get high rank, Navy is preferred. Once you get out of Boot and A school you have a 90% chance of going to a ship, once you get on a ship talk to your DC1 or Chief to get the ball rolling on this.
Good luck and Fair seas.

Answer 2

It is a very good choice if you plan on being a firefighter. Not quite as good if you want to be a paramedic. Either way you will get lots of training.
With tuition assistance and you GI bill you should be able to get all of you schooling done nearly free over the next few years and get some good experience.

I spent 20 years in the Navy, just retired, Loved every minute of it.

Thanks Go navy

Answer 3

incorrect. DCs are NOT paramedics. DCs are also not firefighters in the strictest sense either. their duties comprise a lot more than just big hoses with lots of water pressure being pointed at flames.

All training will be provided by the Navy.

Answer 4

The Navy guarantees your rating (job) right in your contract. There are a few of them like nuclear propulsion where you sign up for Nuclear Field and they only guarantee you will be assigned one of the three ratings in Nuclear Field. For air traffic controller you can get that right on your contract, in the Navy. The Air Force on the other hand DOES NOT guarantee you a particular job. After Navy you can apply for a job with FAA, they have a training program.

Answer 5

DC is one of the lowest scut jobs out there.. along with cook, and just plain undesignated seaman.. HOWEVER it is one of the most critical jobs on the ship in times of danger.

DCs might weld leaks, shore up leaks in pipes or bulkheads, they could even with training do minor outside ship diving to weld stuff up. they fight fires (usually everything but aircraft carrier flight decks), and work with pretty much all damage control stuff.. they maintain the DC lockers and keep updated on pumps, hose, firefighting tactics. while they are advanced for shipboard, they are kinda basic dealing with land -based fires.

While the guy that suggested the Journeyman degree has a very good idea, alot of times, you need basic firefighting certificates (might or might not get them in the navy).. If not, you get them elsewhere or use GI to get them.

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

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