General Dynamics Nassco - Fire Department Intern

As a NASSCO Fire Department Skillbridge Intern, he/she will have the opportunity to observe/ participate in the day to day conditions of an all hazards fire department. The intern will participate in training exercises and supervised hands on evolutions. At the end of internship, candidate will gain necessary tools to help with application process to an established SFT F/F1 academy.

• Assists and supports fire and emergency calls under the direction of the duty supervisor and/or incident commander including but not limited to; lay hoses, carry and set up ladders, and use fire equipment.• Assists and supports in fire prevention methods including but not limited to:o Testing and setting up temporary fire mains on ships o Working with the Fire Techs, maintains a robust fire suppression equipment inventory (fire extinguisher, fire hose, nozzles, etc) o Conduct tours to ensure adequate water pressure to all areas of temp fire mains on ships and ensure adequate edge protection• Observes and assists in pre-fire and fire prevention inspections.• Participates in drills and training activities.• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.• Gain Valuable Firefighter Knowledge, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Introduction to EMS.

• From Personnel Qualification Standard Series 43119-4 Damage Control Watches:o 304: Fire Marshall • From Personnel Qualification Standard Series 43119 Damage Control:o 308: Team Leader, 310: Advanced First Aid, 313: Scene Leader, 318: Repair Party Leader, 319: Repair Electrician, 320: Damage Control Training Team Member• From Personnel Qualification Standard Series 43704 Chapter 2 Engineering Collaterals and Qualifications:o 316: Gas Free Petty Officer• Additional Courses:o U46A: Damage Control Assistant Senior Enlisted (DCASE)o 756B: Shipboard Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Operations and Training Specialisto J-495-0419: Advance Shipboard Fire Fightingo K-495-0040: Damage Control Repair Party Leader o K-495-0041: Damage Control Elite