Scope of Fire Engineering, Courses, Jobs & Salary

Fire engineering is a noble profession by its growing role in saving life and property. It is a field which works on preventing fires in every possible way. Fire engineering can be broadly defined as the application of science and engineering to protect the people, property and the environment from harmful smoke and fire.  It also works on the fire protection systems like detection, alarm and sprinkler systems.

Students who want to pursue Fire Engineering are taught different subjects related to fire safety and few topics that are taught are the following:-

• Hazard Control Technology
• Fire Services – History
• Principles of Industrial Safety and Accident Prevention
• Basic of Transmission, Steering System, and Brakes, and Suspension
• Fire Prevention and Control
• Organizational Leadership and Safety
• Fundamentals of Fire Engineering

There is a wide career scope for a candidate after studying Fire Engineering.

• A fire engineer is eligible in a management category in Fire Service in the government or public sector.
• They are in demand in corporations, educational institutions, consulting firms and government bodies around the world.
•  A fire engineer gets recruited by the fire brigades and in fire prevention departments in large companies.
• Fire engineers get employed in petroleum refineries, petrochemicals and plastic, fertilizers, textiles, LPG and LNG handling and bottling plants, chemicals and other plants where there are risks of fire.
• They are also employed by fire departments of local government bodies, insurance companies, architectural and building design, project management, aircraft industry, any area of safety where the possibility of fire or combustion represents a hazard. 
   

There are few skills that are required to become Fire Engineer. They are as follows:

• A fire engineer should be physically fit.
• He should have good communication skills.
• He must have the ability in evaluating situations.
•  A good presence of mind that can make a quick and strong decision where required.
• He must be able to keep himself calm in the difficult situation.
• A fire engineer should be a self-disciplined and must possess the leadership qualities. 
   

There are few Institutes where Fire Engineering can be done through Online or Distance learning. They are as follows:
Online/ Distance Learning Courses Run By Delhi Institute of Fire Engineering, Delhi

• Six months Certificate Course in Fire Fighting
• Three months Part Time Certificate Course in Fire Fighting
• One year Diploma Course in Fire Technology & Industrial Safety Management
• One year Diploma Course in Health Safety and Environment
• Three months Certificate Course in Industrial Security & Fire Fighting
• One month course for Security Officer
• Six months Certificate course in Chief  Security Officer

A Fire Engineer has a promising career and has an immense scope in the industry.

• Fire engineers after having a degree in Fire Engineering are required in a management category in Fire Service in the government or public sector.
• They are in demand and need in corporations, educational institutions, consulting firms and government bodies across the globe.
• A fire engineer gets recruited by the fire brigades.
• Fire engineers get employed in petrol
  • To pursue a career in Fire Engineering the candidate has to clear their class 10th or 10+2 examination with mathematics, physics and chemistry or its equivalent examination. The candidate has to complete his B.E. degree in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. The duration of the course is 4 years.
  • To pursue a certificate/diploma courses in fire engineering, the eligibility criteria is the candidate has to clear their class 10th or 10+2 examination with mathematics, physics and chemistry or its equivalent examination. For diploma courses the duration varies from 3 months to 2 years.
     

  The job responsibilities of a Fire Engineer include:

  • The person should be selfless towards his work as he is doing a public service.
  • Fire Engineer does their duties like advising, administering, supervising or performing research or other professional and scientific work in the development of fire protection projects. 
  • The main responsibility of a Fire Engineer is to reduce the fire and its consequences if any.
  • The work also includes determining the causes of fire and how to prevent.
  • They work on the improvement and maintenance of firefighting equipment.
  • The Fire Engineers have to work in shift duties. 
  • They have to work in dangerous conditions where there is a risk of burns, smoke inhalation and exposure to chemicals. 
  • They have worked patiently and in a disciplined manner, quickly and efficiently.
  • The person must be physically fit.
  • The person needs to be self-confident and able to work in a team. 
  • They must know the streets, how to handle dangerous goods and building construction. 
  • The Fire Engineer should be aware of firefighting, different types of fires, how to deal with it and their rescue methods and equipment.
  • The salary structure of a Fire Engineer depends upon the candidate’s experience, area of employment, companies etc. 
  • A fire engineer working in a Government sector gets a salary approx. Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 15,000/- per month with other perks.
  • In private sector, like in industry, office complexes or other establishments, a fire engineer earns a salary approx. Rs. 20,000/- per month with other perks.