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  4. Fire-fighters

Fire-fighters

Firefighters prevent, fight and extinguish fires and assist in other emergencies, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Fire-fighters - from ₹16,408 to ₹74,821 per month - 2025.
  • A Fire-fighters typically earns between ₹16,408 and ₹34,451 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between ₹19,349 and ₹52,877 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

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  • Fire fighter
  • First line supervisor fire fighters
  • Forest fire fighter

Job Responsibilities

  • Responding to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents, bomb threats and other emergencies
  • Controlling and extinguishing fires using manual and power equipment and firefighting chemicals
  • Fighting special types of fires and using special equipment in industrial establishments
  • Rescuing people from burning buildings and accident sites and those trapped in dangerous situations
  • Preventing or limiting the spread of dangerous substances in case of fires or accidents
  • Informing the public about fire prevention

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  • Fire fighter
  • First line supervisor fire fighters
  • Forest fire fighter

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