Fireman (BPS-02)

Pak Army; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pak Army seeks a Fireman (BPS-02) for Inspectorate of Army Stores & Clothing (IAS&C). The role guards military stores and clothing inventories, and maintains firefighting readiness across depots nationwide.

Primary duties include regular fire prevention patrols, inspecting extinguishers and hydrants, operating pumps, and participating in drills. Selection is by practical trade test and oral viva voce, with hands-on demonstrations in hose laying and casualty evacuation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly fire prevention patrols of clothing and textile storage warehouses checking for electrical faults, unauthorized smoking, and blocked exits
• Inspect and record condition of all fire extinguishers, hose reels, hydrant valves, and fire buckets against the monthly inspection register
• Operate trailer-mounted fire pump and lay delivery hoses from hydrant to fire point within prescribed time during drills and actual incidents
• Execute foam branch application for Class B fires involving stored petroleum oils and lubricants adjacent to clothing stacks
• Maintain fire station cleanliness, equipment readiness, and weekly inventory of foam compound, sand buckets, and fire beaters
• Report fire hazards and near-misses immediately to the Depot Fire Officer and record in the Fire Occurrence Register

Job description

The Fireman (BPS-02) at Inspectorate of Army Stores & Clothing (IAS&C) serves as a frontline fire safety operative responsible for protecting military stores, clothing inventories, and depot infrastructure from fire hazards. The role operates under the administrative control of the Director General IAS&C, Ministry of Defence Production, with primary duty stations at inspection depots and storage facilities across Pakistan where army uniforms, textiles, and equipment are held.

Daily workflows include conducting scheduled fire prevention rounds of warehouse aisles and storage blocks, inspecting fire extinguishers (CO2, DCP, foam) for pressure and expiry, testing hydrant pressure and hose reel functionality, maintaining the fire station logbook and equipment register, participating in weekly fire drills simulating clothing store fires, and coordinating with depot security on hot-work permit enforcement. The fireman operates portable pumps, foam branches, and breathing apparatus sets during emergencies.

Selection is conducted exclusively through a practical trade test and oral viva voce; no written examination is administered. Candidates demonstrate hands‑on proficiency in hose laying, hydrant operation, extinguisher handling, knot tying, ladder drills, and casualty evacuation. The viva voce assesses knowledge of fire triangle, classes of fire, depot‑specific hazards, and chain of command reporting.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct hourly fire prevention patrols of clothing and textile storage warehouses checking for electrical faults, unauthorized smoking, and blocked exits
• Inspect and record condition of all fire extinguishers, hose reels, hydrant valves, and fire buckets against the monthly inspection register
• Operate trailer‑mounted fire pump and lay delivery hoses from hydrant to fire point within prescribed time during drills and actual incidents
• Execute foam branch application for Class B fires involving stored petroleum oils and lubricants adjacent to clothing stacks
• Maintain fire station cleanliness, equipment readiness, and weekly inventory of foam compound, sand buckets, and fire beaters
• Report fire hazards and near‑misses immediately to the Depot Fire Officer and record in the Fire Occurrence Register