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First Responder Careers

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THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE

Navy first responders don’t just respond to emergencies, they stop them from happening. Sailors in this fast-paced job are the first line of defense between the fleet and potential threats, no matter what form they may come in. Whether you’re fighting fires or serving justice, as a Naval first responder, you’ll be directly responsible for protecting the lives of your fellow Sailors and the safety of the fleet.

If you're interested in providing emergency medical support, check out careers in Navy Medicine like Hospital Corpsman and Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field.

Education

Make education your first priority with the Navy.

We offer a variety of educational assistance options, from scholarships to financial reimbursement and salary advances. Explore opportunities in NROTC, undergraduate, graduate and professional programs to determine what's best for you, or chat with a Recruiter to get the latest details.

For details about education for specific first responder careers, select the job below. You can also find more details about education opportunities for Enlisted Sailors or Officers here.

Pay & Benefits

A job saving lives deserves benefits like no other.

Depending on your first responder job, Navy pay and benefits will flex to fit your role. You can rely on regular promotions, pay increases and world-class benefits that rival any civilian employer. Many Sailors can even qualify for sign-on bonuses depending on their field. Every Sailor is guaranteed:

30 days paid vacation
100% health care coverage for you & your family
Tuition assistance & free college education
Housing stipends
Retirement savings & income

Find out more about Navy pay and benefits now.

Reserve Opportunities

Responding to emergencies doesn’t have to mean interrupting your daily life.

There are part-time Navy Reserve opportunities for Enlisted Sailors and Officers in military first responder jobs. You can keep many of your full-time benefits while serving only one weekend a month and two weeks a year for annual training. As a Navy Reserve Sailor or Officer, you will supply and support America’s Navy without disrupting your life in the civilian world.

To find out what the exact Reserve requirements are for the career you’re interested in, select one of the jobs below to learn more.

Discover more about life in the Navy Reserve here.

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Master-at-Arms

As a Master-at-Arms, you are the Navy police. Defend by serving and protecting our own.

Humanitarian Aid

Law & Management

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Damage Controlman

Keep our Sailors out of harm's way and defend against emergencies as a Damage Controlman.

Humanitarian Aid

Repair & Maintenance

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Land

Enlisted

Active Only

Reserve Only

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Damage Controlman

Keep our Sailors out of harm's way and defend against emergencies as a Damage Controlman.

Humanitarian Aid

Repair & Maintenance

Ship

Land

Enlisted

Active Only

Reserve Only

Master-at-Arms

As a Master-at-Arms, you are the Navy police. Defend by serving and protecting our own.

Humanitarian Aid

Law & Management

Weapons & Electronics

Ship

Land

Enlisted

Active Only

Reserve Only

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