Navy NEC · Engineering
U46B Damage Control (DC) Journeyman
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Damage Control Journeyman serves as a work center supervisor at sea and manages assigned work center and program responsibilities. This journeyman maintains systems and damage control equipment, supports damage control readiness, applies firefighting principles, and solves problems in assigned positions.
Core Skills
- work center supervision
- damage control program management
- firefighting system maintenance
- emergency response coordination
- equipment readiness tracking
- maintenance planning
- hazard control
- technical problem solving
- shipboard safety compliance
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Affiliated Computer Services ACS FIREHOUSE
Civilian Career Paths
- Fire Protection
- Emergency Management
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
What the Work Involves
- Rescue survivors from burning buildings, accident sites, and water hazards.
- Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
- Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.
- Move toward the source of a fire, using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.
- Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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