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
Collegeat
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.
