B.Tech. Fire and Safety Engineering

B.Tech. Fire and Safety Engineering

Fire engineering B.Tech. Fire and Safety course is also known by other names such as – B.Tech. Fire and Safety Management, B.Tech. Fire and Safety Technology etc. The academic program is 4 years long. Each academic year is divided into two semesters. The entire academic program is made up of eight semesters. The academic program consists of both classroom lectures and practical lab sessions. The table provided below will provide you with an overview of this course –

Course –

• B.Tech [Fire and Safety Engineering]

Fire and Safety management courses have gained huge popularity among students in recent times. One of the prime factors responsible for this trend is the availability of an ample amount of job opportunities in front of fire and safety professionals. Governments around the world have emphasized the need for workplace safety. Chemical factories, refineries, manufacturing plants, energy firms, gas plants, etc are not devoid of danger! There’s a need to ensure the safety of personnel working at such places. This is where fire and safety professionals come in handy. Most of the above-mentioned work setups have a fire and safety team. They use infrastructure planning, risk assessing and concepts of engineering to prevent fire. This team makes sure that all safety protocols are being followed at the site/plant/factory. In case of an emergency/disaster, they use their skills and knowledge to prevent damage to lives and infrastructure.    

College / Institute –

• School of Engineering , University of petroleum, Dehradun
• OPJS University, Rajgarh
• Sandip University, Nashik
• School of engineering, Cochin University of science and technology, Ernakulam
• Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam

Job Roles –

• identifying possible fire-related risks and reducing or eliminating them
• making designs, calculations, sketches and/or diagrams to help prevent fire or fire spread (‘fire strategy’)
• incorporating fire safety procedures into designs – such as sprinkler systems, emergency exits and fire alarms – to minimize the risk of injury and loss of life in the event of a fire, taking into account both the structural integrity of the building and human behavior
• making recommendations for the materials used in the construction or refurbishment of a building
• keeping up to date with regulations and legislation using modeling software
• visiting project/construction sites to advise on the installation or implementation of the designs
• providing advice that feeds into decisions on safe building occupancy levels, fire evacuation plans and so on
• writing reports on fire strategy
• liaising with local authorities and/or building control professionals and as required
• acting as an expert witness in court and judicial proceedings, if required.