Job Role: Fire Fighting & Life Team Leader

Experience - 5-6 yrs

1. Core Responsibilities

System Design

- Design fire detection and alarm systems (FAS), including detectors, MCPs, panels, sounders, and networking.
- Design fire suppression systems — hydrants, sprinklers, standpipes, hose reels, clean agent systems, water mist, foam, kitchen hood suppression.
- Perform hydraulic calculations for hydrant and sprinkler networks.
- Size pumps, tanks, valves, and system components as per fire load and building type.
- Plan fire compartmentation, smoke control, pressurization systems, and evacuation routes.
- Integrate fire systems with building automation, access control, lifts, HVAC, and electrical.

Technical Calculations & Engineering Work

- Fire water demand calculation based on occupancy.
- Pump head, flow, and tank sizing calculations.
- Smoke ventilation and pressurization calculations.
- Battery capacity calculations for alarm systems.
- Fire load and risk assessment.
- Zone planning, sound pressure level calculations, and cause–effect matrix development.

Documentation & Drawings

- Prepare Design Basis Report (DBR) for fire protection and life safety.
- Prepare single-line diagrams, system schematics, floor wise layouts, and detailing.
- Develop BOQs, technical specifications, tender documents.
- Create cause–effect matrix and sequence of operations.
- Review contractor/shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements

Coordination & Execution Support

- Conduct fire safety audits and compliance inspections.
- Coordinate with architectural, MEP, and structural teams to ensure code-compliant design.




- Attend site meetings, resolve technical queries, and provide solutions to installation challenges.
- Inspect installation of fire pumps, hydrant network, sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and conduiting.
- Support testing & commissioning: pump room tests, loop checks, functional cause–effect testing.

2. Skills Required

Technical Tools

- AutoCAD, Revit/BIM
- Hydraulic calculation software (e.g., Elite Fire, SPRINKCAD, HASS, Canute)
- Fire alarm design tools (cause–effect modelling, addressable programming concepts)
- CFD tools for smoke modelling (optional but valuable)

Technical Knowledge

- Detailed understanding of active & passive fire protection.
- Knowledge of alarm logic, detector selection, spacing rules, and wiring schemes.
- Familiarity with pump room layout, valve rooms, and riser shaft coordination.
- Understanding of fire dynamics, smoke behavior, and life safety systems.

Soft Skills

- Robust attention to safety and compliance.
- Clear communication with authorities (fire departments), architects, contractors.
- Systematic approach to checking installations and documents.
- Analytical thinking for risk assessment and problem resolution.

3. Compliance & Standards Knowledge

- NBC Part 4 (Fire & Life Safety)




- BIS fire standards (IS 15105, IS 15106, IS 13039, IS 909, IS 3034, IS 2189, IS 15384, etc.)
- NFPA standards (13, 14, 20, 72, 2001, etc.) — depending on project requirements
- Local Fire Authority requirements
- ISO/OSHA basics for safety coordination

4. Typical Deliverables

- Fire & Life Safety DBR
- Layouts: fire alarm, sprinkler, hydrant, clean agent, pump room
- SLDs & schematics for FAS and suppression
- Hydraulic calculation reports
- Cause & Effect matrix
- Evacuation plans and fire signage schedule
- BOQs & technical specifications
- Tender documents and compliance reports
- Site inspection and commissioning reports

5. Industries Where They Work

- High-rise residential and commercial complexes
- Hospitals & healthcare facilities
- Industries & manufacturing plants
- Warehouses & logistics parks
- Data centers
- Hotels, malls, airports, and other assembly buildings
- Oil & gas, power plants, hazardous industries (specialized roles)
- Metro/rail and infrastructure projects

6. Additional Desirable Knowledge

- Experience with clean agent systems (FM-200, Novec, InertGas).
- Understanding of explosion protection & hazardous area classification.
- Knowledge of smoke modelling and performance-based design.
- Familiarity with BMS/SCADA integration.
- Fire audit and safety training capabilities.
- Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and disaster management knowledge.

Shift- Day Shift

Experience - 5-6 yrs

Pay- 40,000/- to 50,000/- per month

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

📌 MEP Design Team Leader - Fire fighting (Hyderabad)
🏢 Synergy Infra Consultants
📍 Hyderabad