Fire Fighter

Aliases: Fireman Industry/Sector: Public Administration

Industry/Sector(s): Public Administration

JOB DESCRIPTION

The tasks a Fire Fighter is expected to perform include:

Fighting fires as member of fire fighting force by using fire fighting equipment to extinguish fire
Rescuing people and property from fire and performing sentry duty
Visiting the scene of fire on motor vehicle equipped with fire fighting material, water pumps, etc. on receipt of fire information
Connecting and managing the hose to spray water or chemicals on fire
Using portable fire extinguisher in places not accessible with hose
Demolishing the parts of buildings or other structure, as necessary
Clearing the passage so as to prevent further spread of fire
Rescuing the trapped persons and administering artificial respiration to those overcome by heat or fire
Performing other services during emergencies or natural calamities such as flood, storm by rescuing people in danger
Manning the hoses to assist police to control rioters, extricating persons or animals from places not easily accessible, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is a field job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is necessary
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Fire stations usually work for 7 days a week and 24 hours everyday. This may vary from fire station to fire station
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Minimum – Graduation in any field

KEY COMPETENCIES

Skilled in using fire fighting equipment
Proficient in performing sentry duty
Knowledge of fire fighting material, water pumps, etc.
Proficient in using portable fire extinguisher
Skilled in demolishing parts of buildings in a bid to control fire
Proficient in administers artificial respiration
Skilled in ensuring that all the fire fighting equipment are in perfect working condition

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Government and private colleges and universities across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://mhrd.gov.in/scholarships-education-loan-0

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://puchd.ac.in/syllabus.php

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Fire Operator → Leading Fireman/Fire Fighter → Sub-officer → Fire Prevention Officer → Assistant Divisional Officer → Divisional Officer → Deputy Chief Fire Officer → Chief Fire Officer → Director

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

For freshers - ₹ 17,000 to ₹ 58,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum experience of 2 to 5 years in the relevant filed

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Fire department
Private and government factories

KEYWORDS

Fire Fighter

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	5411.0100	Fire Fighter
ISCO 2008	5411	Firefighters
NIC 2008	88230	Public order and safety activities
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-5.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php http://www.icmr.nic.in/annual/icmrhq2004-05/Environmental%20&%20Occupational%20Health.pdf
3	http://www.timesjobs.com/job-detail/Aerospace-Civil-Site-Electrical-Mechanical-Engg-Projects-job-in-Times-of-India-Ascent-Bengaluru-Bangalore-jobid-9M__SLASH__M9XFuouRzpSvf__PLUS__uAgZw==-key-fire%20%20fighting-loc-198130
4	http://www.4icu.org/in/indian-universities.htm
5	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delhi_Fire_Service
6	http://www.lawyersclubindia.com/articles/Public-Administration-in-India-as-a-mechanism-for-social-change-5309.asp#.VWhQUMWn88d
7	www.censusindia.gov.in

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