Educational qualification
Most of the occupations in fire engineering requires
a bachelor's degree. A degree in Fire Engineering can be a Bachelors of
Engineering and post-graduate
qualification of either Master's or PH.D. level. The entry requirement for the
post graduate qualification is
generally a Bachelor of Engineering, B.E. degree in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical
Engineering.
The selection for BE in Fire
Engineering is through Entrance test and it is normally held in
May/June. The eligibility for BE in Fire Engineering is BSc
with Chemistry and either Physics or Maths or both as optional subjects. The age
limit for joining BE is between 19 to 24 and the duration of the
course is 31/2years
There are also certificate and diploma courses in
fire engineering offered by private institutes and for most of the courses the
eligibility is SSLC or +2. After 10 + 2 with
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or its equivalent examination, one can opt for a diploma in Fire
engineering. For diploma courses the duration varies from 3 months to
2 years.
Apart from the educational qualification, candidate should posses some
specified physical
qualification. He should be physically fit and free from organic disease to
undergo practical training. Minimum acceptable physical standards for the Fire
Engineering course are Height : Minimum 165 cms,
Weight : 50 kgs. Chest measurement: 81 centimeters,
with five centimeter expansion, Vision : 6/6, Preferably
without any aid.
Personal skills
The personal skills needed for a fire engineer
is good communication skills, organisational ability, skills in evaluating situations, making
quick decisions and
solving problems. The other qualities include physical
agility, presence of mind, calmness of mind, self-discipline, a sense of responsibility
and leadership qualities. Fire engineering is a technical profession that calls for a person with a
scientific bent of mind
