NEC
D12A
Shipboard Aircraft Rescue, Firefighting and Salvage Specialists
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs duties as a rescue, firefighting, and salvage team leader aboard Naval aviation and aviation capable ships. Directs rescue, firefighting and salvage operations on the flight deck and hangar deck. Coordinates firefighting and salvage efforts with damage control. Sets up and directs rescue, firefighting and salvage training for assigned personnel. Performs or supervises pre-operational inspections and operations of rescue, firefighting and salvage equipment and systems afloat.
Core Skills
- aircraft rescue operations
- shipboard firefighting
- salvage operations
- incident command
- damage control coordination
- firefighting equipment inspection
- emergency team leadership
- hazardous materials response
- emergency training management
Common Certifications
- Fire Fighter I and II
- Airport Fire Fighter
- NFPA Certified Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Professional
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- FEMA Professional Development Series
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
- EMT
Civilian Career Paths
- FIRE PROTECTION
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Fire Fighter I and II
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- FEMA Incident Command System ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
- Hazardous Materials Operations
Career Growth
- Airport Fire Fighter
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
- Fire Officer I and II
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
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.