Career Opportunity in Fire Engineering

Fire engineering is another department that stands as a platform for career opportunities due to the construction of multi-storied and multiplexes.

Tejanand Rompicherla

6 Feb 2023

Fire engineering is another department that stands as a platform for career opportunities due to the construction of multi-storied and multiplexes. This field is expanding as 'no fear for the future'. if you are interested to join in fire engineering, you can join with an intermediate qualification. The course known as Fire Engineering in common usage is technically known called as 'Fire and Safety Engineering'.

Apart from the prevention of fire accidents, one can get the skills to prevent massive loss of property and life during incidents like sudden natural calamities through a fire engineering course. There are various courses available in Fire Engineering like Diplomas, Degrees, Post Graduate Diplomas.

Course Details: B.Sc (Fire and Safety Engineering)

B.Tech (Fire and Safety Engineering) courses are available at the Bachelor level. Many private institutes across the country are offering these courses. But in terms of Govt, there is only a B. Tech course at National Fire Service College (Nagpur) under Home Ministry. For admission in this one should pass B.Sc (MPC). Indira Gandhi National Open University has launched a six-month Advanced Certificate in Fire Safety course in association with the Confederation of Indian Industries, Premier Shields. For Details: www.ignou.ac.in

Higher Education Opportunities

After passing Diploma, PG Diploma, B.Tech, and B.Sc level courses in fire and safety engineering as intermediate qualification, higher education opportunities are also more. Higher education opportunities are available in the field of safety management, not just fire engineering.

Job Opportunities

Certificates in Fire and Safety Engineering can get jobs depending on the level of the certificates. No matter what level of certificate is in hand job guarantee is undoubted. Along with private industries in mining, power stations, hospitals, and oil production sectors, also get opportunities in government organizations. In recent times, especially after the Chornobyl and Bhopal disasters and the 2006 Tsunami, both the government and private sectors have focused their attention on disaster management. In this background, the demand for candidates who are experts in fire and safety engineering has increased.

Top Recruiters: Currently in our country many public sector organizations like ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, DRDO, ISRO, and industrial companies like Tata Group, Mahindra, and Mahindra stand as top recruiters. Not only in product-based industries but also in multiplexes and shopping complexes, Fire and Safety engineers get jobs.

Career: At the beginning of the career a candidate entering with a diploma certificate, they will get a minimum of Rs. 12,000 to 15,000 as a salary. A candidate who started his career with the rank of Fireman based on the qualification and experience can reach the positions like Fire Supervisor, Safety Officer, Safety Supervisor, Safety Warden, Safety Instructor, Safety Auditor, and Safety charge. Similarly, candidates entering this field with B.Tech qualifications can get jobs as Safety Engineers right from the beginning. After that, they can be promoted to the posts of HSE Officers, Design Engineers, and Estimation Engineers (Fire Protection).

Skills required: Job guaranteed if certificated in the fire and safety department. But to excel in this field, some skills are mandatory. They are Timeliness, and ingenuity to take decisions in moments of danger. Also prescribed physical standards are mandatory.

Roles and Responsibilities of Fire Engineer

Fire safety must be considered when designing buildings.
Equipment design for firefighting.
Identifying potential hazards in older buildings and structures.
Recommending fire safety systems and practices
Consultations on fire safety with local government officials, building industry experts, and architects.
Keeping up with current fire laws and regulations.
Checking the safety of equipment, structures, and supplies.
Utilize computer modeling to comprehend how fires begin and spread.

Universities in India that are offering the Fire Engineering Course

1. Cochin University of Science and Technology

Course: B.Tech (Fire and Safety Engineering)

Eligibility: Intermediate (MPC)

Duration: Four Years

Admission:

Based on the entrance test conducted by the Institute

Website: www.cusat.ac.in

2. The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies-Dehradun

Course: B.Tech (Fire Safety and Engineering)

Eligibility: Intermediate (MPC)

Duration: Four years