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 31/2 years.
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.
