An individual who with the help of the laws of Engineering and Science saves people and their surroundings from the destructive consequences of fire as well as smoke is called as a Fire Engineer. Many institutions in India offer students with graduate as well as postgraduate programs in Fire Engineering. After finishing these courses, students can find jobs with both the private as well as the public sectors. Pioneer firms employ Fire Engineers into the posts of Fire and Safety Manager in addition to the position of Safety officers. Companies like the Indian Fire Force, Petroleum, Gas and Oil Industries also recruit fire engineers. Construction Companies also take in students of this field. Students who are employed as Junior or Assistant Fire Engineer will have a remuneration of around Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 25,000 each month. With more familiarity and expertise in this field, the aspirants will be able to earn more.

Qualification Exam

The students are required to attend an entrance exam for joining the courses in Fire Engineering. Some of the exams are: All India Engineering/ Architecture Entrance Examination, Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers Examination, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, ISAT Admission Test, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Entrance Exam, Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), National Aptitude Test in Architecture, SLIET Entrance Test (SET) and Statewise Entrance Examinations.

Who is eligible to apply?

Candidates who aspire to become Fire Engineers are supposed to be permanent residents of India. They are required to be atleast 19 years when they apply. The minimum qualification required to join this course is a pass in standard 12 with Physics and Mathematics in addition to Chemistry.

How to prepare for exam and interview?

Candidates who are appearing for the exam should be well prepared in the related topics. A variety of information can be gathered from books or the internet. Another good option is to conduct a group discussion with friends. This will make it possible to eliminate doubts and answer each others questions. Consulting students who have attended this exam previously is also another option. At the time of the interview, the students must reply to the questions in a truthful and unbiased manner.