Bowman Innes
Danville
Summary
Highly skilled and disciplined Damage Controlman with 5 years of experience in shipboard damage control, firefighting, and emergency response operations for the United States Navy. Proven expertise and operating fire suppression systems, executing emergency repairs, and managing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense protocols to ensure crew safety and vessel survivability. Adept at training personnel, leading damage control teams under high-pressure situations, and maintaining readiness through rigorous drills and inspections. Demonstrated ability to perform critical repairs using welding, shoring, and patching techniques. Committed to maintain operational integrity and safety in challenging maritime environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Damage Controlman
United States Navy, USN
Jacksonville, FL
11.2021 - 12.2025
- Conducted shipboard firefighting, flooding control, and CBR (Chemical, Biological, Radiological) defense operation to ensure crew safety and mission readiness
- Training Specialist to newly reported personnel and subject matter expert of Damage Control training and Aqueous Film-Forming Foam systems
- Completed 2,100 maintenance actions totaling 1,800 hours of corrective and preventative maintenance on vital damage control systems and equipment
- Achieved improved material condition and damage control readiness for USS The Sullivans
- Operated, inspected, and maintained damage control systems including dire suppression systems, watertight closures, and dewatering equipment
- Ensured readiness of equipment inventory maintaining 100% maximum Damage Control Readiness
- Collaborated in the repair of 122 self-contained breathing apparatus packs, 330 SCBA bottle, 12 Ram Fans, 2 Aqueous Film-Forming Foam hose reels, both main space educators, and the fire main system - securing the passing of 2 DCMA
- Trained and led ship personnel in emergency response procedures, including fire drills, flooding scenarios, and first response containment
- Led the conduction of 14 hot and cold checks on various damage control equipment to include main and secondary drainage, 3 emergency breathing air compressors, 3 P-100 pumps, and 8 freshwater hose reels
- Expertly completed 1,642 preventative maintenance checks on portable and installed damage control systems
- Performed maintenance and repairs on fire mains, sprinkler systems, ventilation closures, and damage control stations
- Collaborated in the rebuilding of NR 2 P-100 Pump, NR 1 EBAS, and the replacement of damaged Solenoid Operated Pilot Valve
Education
High School Diploma -
Danville High School
Danville, IL05-2021
Skills
- Resilience
- Training & Mentorship
- Tools & Systems Operation
- Adaptability
- Equipment Management
- Training & Development
- Oral/Written Communication
- Safety & Compliance Procedures
- Damage Assessment & Resoration
Certification
- Basic Damage Controlman
- Advanced Damage Controlman
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Refill
Timeline
Damage Controlman
United States Navy, USN
11.2021 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Danville High School