Description
Damage Controlmen (DC) perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance and repair damage control equipment and systems; plan, supervise, and perform tasks necessary for damage control, ship stability, preservation of watertight integrity, firefighting, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Explosive (CBRNE) defense; instruct and coordinate damage control parties; instruct personnel in the techniques of damage control and CBRNE defense; and prepare records and reports.
Core Skills
- firefighting systems maintenance
- CBRNE defense procedures
- damage control systems operation
- emergency response coordination
- safety systems inspection and testing
- technical training and instruction
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- reading technical drawings and schematics
- team leadership under emergency conditions
- risk assessment and mitigation
- incident documentation and reporting
- safety program implementation
- equipment inventory and accountability
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety
- Firefighter I/II Certification (NFPA)
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Damage Control/CBRNE Specialist Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- FIRE PROTECTION
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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