Job Designation: Fireman

Job Summary:

Responsible for ensuring fire and life safety across the campus by responding promptly to emergencies, conducting regular fire safety inspections, maintaining firefighting equipment and systems, and supporting fire prevention, firefighting, rescue, and emergency response activities.

Designation

Fireman

Department

Administration

Location

Ahmedabad

Reporting to

Deputy Registrar

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and ensure immediate response to all emergency calls, including participation in scheduled mock drills.
- Conduct fire safety inspection rounds of the campus as per the prescribed schedule and checklist.
- Implement Incident Command and Control techniques during emergencies for effective response, control, and mitigation.
- Respond promptly to fire and other emergencies and actively participate in firefighting and rescue operations.
- Carry out Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) of firefighting equipment and systems as per the prescribed schedule.
- Perform standby duties during critical jobs and activities requiring fire safety coverage.
- Regularly check, maintain and ensure the readiness of firefighting equipment and systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable fire safety standards, procedures, guidelines and checklists.
- Maintain the Fire Station Log Book, Occurrence Book and other shift-related records and documentation.
- Maintain discipline, proper conduct and readiness within the Fire Station.
- Report any defects, safety hazards or abnormalities observed during inspections to the concerned authority.
- Coordinate with relevant departments and emergency response teams during fire and other emergency situations.
- Conduct daily inspections of fire extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, landing valves, fire hoses, nozzles, and other fire-fighting equipment.
- Check the operational readiness of fire pumps, including electric, diesel-engine, and jockey pumps, as per the approved inspection schedule.
- Verify that the fire pump room,



fire-water tanks, valves, and associated equipment are accessible and maintained in proper condition.
- Check the Fire Alarm System (FAS), manual call points, smoke/heat detectors, hooters, and other alarm devices for visible damage or abnormal indications.
- Immediately report system faults, leakage, low tank-water levels, pump abnormalities, alarm-panel troubles, and any equipment found defective.
- Ensure that fire exits, staircases, corridors, fire doors, and access routes remain clear and unobstructed.
- Assist authorised maintenance vendors during inspections, preventive maintenance, testing, and repairs of fire-safety systems.
- Inspect assigned areas for fire hazards, including improper storage of combustible materials, electrical hazards, blocked exits, and unsafe practices.

Educational Qualifications

- HSC or equivalent qualification.

Professional Certifications

- 1-year certified Fireman course.
- Any additional certification in Fire Safety, Firefighting or Emergency Response will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience

- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in firefighting, fire safety, emergency response or a similar role.
- Relevant experience in fire safety, firefighting or emergency response. Knowledge of firefighting procedures, fire prevention and emergency response.

Skills and Competencies

- Good knowledge of firefighting and rescue operations.
- Knowledge of fire safety procedures, standards and emergency response protocols.
- Ability to respond quickly and effectively during emergency situations.
- Basic understanding of firefighting equipment, systems and their maintenance.
- Ability to conduct fire safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
- Knowledge of Incident Command and Control techniques.
- Good observation and situational awareness.
- Ability to work effectively in shifts and during emergency situations.
- Good discipline, alertness and physical fitness.
- Positive communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and shift-related documentation.

📌 Fireman (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
📍 Ahmedabad