Cheyenne, WY · On-site
$15 - $17.75/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Cheyenne, WY · On-site
$15 - $17.75/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Annapolis, MD · On-site
$16 - $18.75/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Annapolis, MD · On-site
$16 - $18.75/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Largo, MD · On-site
$16 - $18.75/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Largo, MD · On-site
$16 - $18.75/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Wheeling, WV · On-site
$16.25 - $19/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Wheeling, WV · On-site
$16.25 - $19/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Greeley, CO · On-site
$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Greeley, CO · On-site
$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$15 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$15 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$16.25 - $18.75/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$16.25 - $18.75/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Hampton, VA · On-site
$13.75 - $16/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Hampton, VA · On-site
$13.75 - $16/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Jefferson City, MO · On-site
$15.50 - $18/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Jefferson City, MO · On-site
$15.50 - $18/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Allendale, MI · On-site
$14.25 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Allendale, MI · On-site
$14.25 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Mililani, HI · On-site
$15.75 - $18.50/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Mililani, HI · On-site
$15.75 - $18.50/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Trenton, NJ · On-site
$16.25 - $19/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Trenton, NJ · On-site
$16.25 - $19/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Nampa, ID · On-site
$14.50 - $17/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Nampa, ID · On-site
$14.50 - $17/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Lynchburg, VA · On-site
$15.75 - $18.50/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Lynchburg, VA · On-site
$15.75 - $18.50/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Carrollton, GA · On-site
$14.75 - $17/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Carrollton, GA · On-site
$14.75 - $17/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Tupelo, MS · On-site
$15.50 - $18/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Tupelo, MS · On-site
$15.50 - $18/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Laredo, TX · On-site
$14 - $16.25/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Laredo, TX · On-site
$14 - $16.25/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Roswell, NM · On-site
$16 - $18.75/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Roswell, NM · On-site
$16 - $18.75/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Montpelier, VT · On-site
$16.50 - $19.25/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
Montpelier, VT · On-site
$16.50 - $19.25/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
New Brunswick, NJ · On-site
$16.75 - $19.50/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
New Brunswick, NJ · On-site
$16.75 - $19.50/hr
Medical
Retirement
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 ...
$12.50 - $14.93
8% of jobs
$14.93 - $17.35
0% of jobs
$17.35 - $19.78
15% of jobs
$19.98 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$19.78 - $22.20
22% of jobs
$22.20 - $24.63
2% of jobs
The median wage is $25.23 / hr.
$24.63 - $27.05
11% of jobs
$28.93 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$27.05 - $29.48
22% of jobs
$29.48 - $31.91
14% of jobs
$31.91 - $34.33
2% of jobs
$34.33 - $36.76
2% of jobs
$36.76 - $39.18
2% of jobs
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A Damage Controlman (DC) is a enlisted personnel in the Navy responsible for shipboard firefighting, emergency response, and maintenance of damage control equipment. They train crew members in fire prevention, flooding control, and chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) defense. DCs also perform welding, plumbing, and carpentry to repair structural damage. Their role is crucial in maintaining the safety and survivability of the ship and its crew during emergencies.
A typical workday for a Damage Controlman involves conducting routine inspections, performing maintenance on damage control equipment, running emergency drills, and responding to any real-time emergencies such as fires, flooding, or hazardous material incidents. You’ll work closely with other shipboard personnel and may lead or participate in training sessions to ensure all crew members are familiar with safety procedures. The role often requires working in shifts, including nights and weekends, and adapting quickly to changing situations. Teamwork and clear communication are emphasized, as success depends on coordinated efforts to maintain ship safety.
To thrive as a Damage Controlman, you need expertise in firefighting, flood control, structural repair, and chemical, biological, and radiological defense, typically acquired through technical training and hands-on experience, often in a military or maritime environment. Proficiency with emergency response equipment, fire suppression systems, and safety protocols—often validated by certifications like basic firefighting or hazardous materials training—is crucial. Alertness, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital for ensuring rapid and effective responses to onboard emergencies, protecting lives, property, and the operational readiness of the vessel.
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$15 - $17.75/hr
Full-time
Medical, Retirement
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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:
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
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.
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