Sidney Wilson
Damage Controlman
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“If we’re not growing and continuously learning and checking updated specifications and the systems that we have on board, if we’re not continuously challenging ourselves, we’re failing the crew.”
Career Spotlight
Damage Controlman
With safety as their top priority, damage controlmen like Sidney are the first on the scene to ensure all firefighting systems and damage-control equipment are functioning properly. Trained in firefighting, ship stability, and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all.