Fireman

Aliases: Mine Firefighter

Industry/Sector(s): Mining

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Fireman is expected to perform include:

Preventing hazardous fires in the mine areas
Rescuing the mine workers from any hazardous fires and putting out the same

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is a field job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
Overtime maybe required
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates who are Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Minimum – Class XII
Certified training for Fireman (programme aligned to MIN/Q0439 job released by Skill Council for Mining Sector)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Basic knowledge of different types of mines
Knowledge of dimensions and loading limits of vehicles
Knowledge of different types of sources of fire like frictional fires, electrical fires, explosives, oil spills, blasting, etc.
Familiar with different types of fire safety equipment
Knowledge of mine rescue rules 1985
Knowledge of ‘K’ type of fires
Knowledge of emergency preparedness plan, mock drills, etc.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Training in different firefighting techniques used in organizations
Training in problem-solving techniques
Training in quality management systems
Training in 5S and safety management

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ¹

Government and private schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://ndrfandcd.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/file/Pilot%20phase/Final_Report_Training_Requirement_in_FireService.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Fireman → Senior Fireman → Mine Supervisor

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For freshers - ₹ 15,000 to ₹ 22,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Minimum experience of 1 year in mining firefighting operations

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Mining companies

KEYWORDS ¹

Fireman
Firefighter

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3119.0902	Fireman
ISCO 2008	3119	Physical and Engineering Science Technicians, n.e.c.
NIC 2008	88230	Public order and safety activities
QP Reference	MIN/Q0439	Fireman
NSQF	Level 4	-

REFERENCES

1	Qualifications Pack – Fireman
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php?Title=Factories%20Act,%201948
4	http://www.indgovtjobs.in/2014/12/sail-recruitment-2015.html
5	http://www.ibef.org/industry/metals-and-mining-presentation
6	www.censusindia.gov.in

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