fire and safety course

Fire and safety
Saving Lives and Property
Increasing number of tire accidents have turned the spotlight on fire safety. The heightened awareness will result in greater demand for fire and safety experts.

With growing industrialization and urbanization, fire safety has gained relevance for maintaining a safe working environment in several establishments . Besides, various industries emphasize on fire safety to guard against loss of human and material resources crippling the overall economy. As a result , job opportunities in fire protection have grown making fire safety courses popular in India. There are now quite a good number of training institutes that offers various fire technology courses in India

Courses
Most of three jobs in fire engineering require a bachelors degree. There are also certificate and diploma courses in fire engineering offered by private and government institutes.

Eligibility
The eligibility for BE in fire Engineering is BSc with Chemistry and either Physics or mathematics or both as optional subjects. The age limit for joining BE is between 19 to 24.
For most of the certificate courses the eligibility is SSLC or +2
After +2 with mathematics , Physics and Chemistry or its equivalent examination, one can opt for a diploma in fire engineering.

Admission
The selection for BE in Fire Engineering is through entrance test and it is normaly held in May/June
   Today there are quite a good number of institutes that offer various fire technology and fire safety courses in India. Some of the prominent fire institutes in India are:
List Of Institutes
Premier Institutes
Pune, Safety Engineering and Security Management
Chennai, National institute of Fire and Management
Gujarat, College of Fire Technology

Kerala, Institute of Fire and Safety Technology (IFAST), The Course Director, Institute of Fire and Safety Technology , xvii/229, NF Gate, Thripunithura;
Kochi, National center for professional training  in Kerala, Institute of Fire and Safety Technology (IFAST); National Institute of Fire and Safety  (NIFE) , 50/1147, Railway Station Road, Edappally;
Pathanamthitta, NCPT- National Centre for professional Training, PB. NO.50, Pandalam. P.O

Other Places
Chennai, National Institute of Fire Management ;
Nagpur, Indian Institute of Fire Engineering, 1st Floor, Lqbal manzil, near SBI, Chhaoni, Katol Road; National Fire Service;
New Delhi, Delhi Institute of Fire Engineering, RZ-579, Sir Chhottu Ram Marg, Raj Nagar Opp. Sector -7, Dwarka; Indian Institute of Fire Engineering, Maharaja Agrasen Plaza, RZ-B-11/2, 1st Floor , Mahavir Enclave, Main Palam Dabri Road, Opposite D V B Sub- Station; Institution of Fire Engineers (India), 719, Jaina Towers-1, District Centre, Janakpuri;
Pune, International Institute of Fire Engineering, Safety and Security Management; MAEERs Maharashtra Institute of Technology, S NO 124, Paud Road, Kothrud;
Vadodara, National Fire Academy, Ajwa Waghodiya Ring Road, Near Sardar Estate,

Job Prospects
After completing Fire Safety courses, one can be placed in diverse arenas of work – both in government and private sectors. These include jobs in defense forces, railways, Airports Authority of India, electricity boards, CISF, ONGC, mines, refineries, petrochemical complexes, and municipal bodies. Some many also choose to become an independent fire consultant after completing a relevant fire technology course