NEC
786B
Shore Base Airport & Aircraft Firefighter
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Certified in accordance with National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Standards as an Airport Firefighter including Firefighter I & II. Performs duties as a rescue, firefighting, and salvage team member aboard Naval Air Stations, Facilities, Outlying Fields and other Naval Activities ashore. Performs structural firefighting in support of base structural firefighting companies. Performs duties as a HAZMAT response team member. Performs preoperational inspections and utilizes or operates rescue, firefighting, salvage and personal protective equipment.
Core Skills
- aircraft rescue firefighting
- structural firefighting
- hazardous materials response
- technical rescue
- fire suppression equipment
- salvage operations
- incident size up
- protective equipment use
- emergency team coordination
Common Certifications
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- Airport Fire Fighter Certification
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- FIRE PROTECTION
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
Career Growth
- Airport Fire Fighter Certification
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I
- Fire Officer I
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.