If you want to join the Navy as a firefighter, the first step is to enlist in this branch of the military and complete Basic Training. After completing this phase, you will proceed to “A School,” a specialized training program, where you will complete the firefighting program. Future firefighters learn how to fight different types of fires through a combination of classroom studies and hands-on experience. After completing the training program, new naval firefighters are assigned to a Naval installation and begin their duties.
A person considering joining the Navy should first speak with a recruiter. Anyone interested in becoming a Navy firefighter or one of the other Navy careers must first pass a series of screening tests before enlisting. Physical abilities, as well as intelligence and mental stability, will be assessed in potential recruits.
The recruiter will be able to give you more information about what Navy firefighters do on a day-to-day basis. Navy firefighters perform a variety of specialized duties in addition to learning basic firefighting techniques. When an emergency occurs on a naval base, ship, or submarine, they are among the first responders. A person interested in becoming a Navy firefighter will learn how to respond to incidents involving hazardous chemicals as well as how to douse flames with standard hoses and pumps.
The Naval Recruit Basic Training program lasts nine weeks. Participants learn military drills, march, and participate in conditioning exercises during this time. Weaponry and swimming are also covered in the program.
A School is where someone who wants to be a Navy firefighter goes to get specialized training. Classes last anywhere from 13 to 18 weeks. Trainee firefighters learn how to deal with structure fires as well as how to handle an emergency on board a ship or submarine. In addition, the program covers rescue techniques that could be used in a variety of situations.
A person who has completed “A School” training has accomplished his or her goal of becoming a Navy firefighter. Promotions and corresponding pay increases may occur over time as the firefighter demonstrates leadership ability. As part of their job, a senior Navy firefighter may be responsible for training and supervising junior personnel. After being discharged from the Navy, experienced Navy firefighters may want to work for a civilian fire department.