Fire - emergency

The U.S. Navy is hiring for emergency fire and rescue positions, including Damage Controlmen and Master-at-Arms, based in San Marcos, TX. These roles involve critical first response to emergencies, firefighting, and security duties both at sea and ashore. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, housing, and educational opportunities. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, at least 17 years old, and a high school graduate.
ABOUT When lives are on the line, these brave men and women embody the courage of America’s Navy—readily going into harm’s way to complete their rescue missions in some of the most extreme environments imaginable.

EMERGENCY, FIRE AND RESCUE JOBS IN THE NAVY
DAMAGE CONTROLMAN

Damage Controlmen are the first responders who are critical to preventing accidents. Trained in firefighting, ship stability and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all. They also provide training to ensure that all Sailors are prepared for an emergency, since all engineers are trained as first responders and attend additional training (BECC-Basic Engineering Common Core) on the first line of defense when it comes to fires, flooding, and CBR attacks.

MASTER-AT-ARMS

Provide security on ships, at bases and at military installations all around the world. Whether executing crime prevention programs or carrying out anti-terrorism measures, the Sailors working as the Navy’s military police are equipped to handle any situation.

PAY AND BENEFITS

From the day you start, you’ll receive:

Competitive salary

Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment

Free health insurance

Free housing

A retirement plan

Paid training

College credit

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Undergraduate degree opportunities

Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition

Professional credentials and certifications

College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
• U.S. citizen or equivalent
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 17 years of age or older
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Depending on the role, Sailors in this career field perform duties at sea and ashore around the world.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.