Damage Control Firefighting Contractor Instructor

Prevailance is seeking a mission-focused professional to support the Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC) as a Damage Control (DC) Firefighting Contractor Instructor. The instructor will provide technical and military training to U.S. Navy and Allied Forces personnel, ensuring readiness in shipboard firefighting, damage control, and emergency response. This role involves instruction, testing, remediation, curriculum updates, administration, and safety services for formalized naval training.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Deliver technical and military training to Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, including U.S. Navy and Allied Forces officers and enlisted personnel
• Provide hands-on instruction in damage control, shipboard firefighting, and emergency response
• Support curriculum development, updates, and maintenance, ensuring instructional material aligns with current standards
• Conduct testing and remediation to support student success
• Utilize training aids, electronic podiums, lab equipment, and other instructional tools effectively
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols during all training evolutions

Qualifications:

• Graduate of the Navy Instructor Training Course (CIN: A-012-0077) or equivalent (NEC 9502)
• Minimum of three (3) years of technical experience in Damage Control
• At least two (2) years of experience in a Military Training Environment
• Strong knowledge of learning principles, instructional methods, testing, remediation, and training equipment
• Expertise in safety protocols, diesel inspection processes, and shipboard firefighting and damage control procedures

Specific Qualifications:

• Former Senior (E5–E9) Surface Ship Damage Controlman or similar rating
• Graduate of at least seven (7) of the following courses:
  • General Shipboard Firefighting Training – SCBA (A-495-0416)
  • Shipboard Firefighting Integrated Team Trainer (A-495-0018)
  • Shipboard Firefighting / Damage Control Emergency Team Member (A-495-0021)
  • Shipboard Aircraft Firefighting (J-495-0413)
  • Air Capable Ship Helicopter Firefighting (J-495-0414)
  • Advanced Shipboard Firefighting (J-495-0419)
  • Damage Control Repair Party Team Leader (K-495-0040)
  • Shipboard Damage Control Team Trainer (K-495-0045)
  • Damage Control Petty Officer (K-495-0440)
  • AFFF Foam Generation (K-495-2179)
  • Gas Free Engineering (K-495-0051)
• Capable of performing high-risk training evolutions, including:
  • Ascending/descending ladders and navigating narrow passageways
  • Withstanding extreme heat conditions
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs

Desired Qualifications:

• Navy Damage Controlman Chief Petty Officer (CPO) or Engineering Department Leader (e.g., EN, GS, EM) preferred
• Experience with ATG or holding the NEC 9502 Basic Instructor designation
• Shipboard firefighting experience
• Current Basic EMT qualification or higher

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• NEC 9502 Navy Instructor or equivalent certification

Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain a favorable background clearance

This role is critical in ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of naval personnel through expert training in damage control and firefighting techniques.

Prevailance proudly supports veterans as a member of the V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) program and the Hire Vets initiative.

Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.