Fire engineering is a field
which explores the various possibilities of preventing fires. It can be defined as the art and science of designing
buildings and facilities for
life safety and property protection in the event of an unwanted fire. This includes
the application of scientific and
engineering principles, based on an
understanding of the phenomena and effects of fire and of reaction and
behaviour of people, property and the environment as well as the impact of fire protection systems including detection, alarm and
sprinkler systems. Fire Engineering is becoming world's one of the noblest profession by
virtue of its growing role in saving life and property.
Fire Engineering is a very dangerous profession which requires a strong sense
of commitment to public service. The role of fire engineers span engineering
design to operations and management. In India ,the major fire Engineering
programme is the one conducted by National Fire Service College
www.nfscnagpur.nic.in at Nagpur that offers a 3
1/
2
years programme leading to Bachelors of Engineering. Fire engineers
play a pivotal role in ensuring protection and taking the necessary precautions
against fires. Fire Engineers main responsibility is reducing the consequences
of fire if there is an incident. They are responsible for determining causes
of fire and methods of fire prevention. They find new ways to maintain and
improve the present fire fighting equipment.
Fire engineers have to work in shifts in dangerous conditions and
are at risk of burns, smoke inhalation and exposure to chemicals.
They need to be patient and disciplined, quick
and efficient, reliable, self-confident and able to work well in
teams. They
need to know about streets and places in their district, the
handling of dangerous goods and building construction. They also
need to know about fire-fighting, different types of fires and how
to deal with them, and about rescue methods and equipment.
Eligibility: Most of the occupations in fire engineering
requires a bachelor's degree. Click
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Job Prospects & Career Options :A degree in fire
engineering makes one eligible for the management cadre in Fire Service in
the government or public sector. Click
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Remuneration : In Government sector, the starting
gross salary of a fire engineers could be in the range of Rs 5,000-7,000 per
month. Click here
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Institutes : Click
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