DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT (2 YEAR)

🎓 DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING & SAFETY MANAGEMENT (2-YEAR)

📚 YEAR 1: FOUNDATIONS OF FIRE ENGINEERING & SAFETY

1. History of Fire Engineering & Safety

• Ancient fire fighting techniques
• Evolution of fire services globally and locally
• Major historical fire disasters (e.g., London Fire 1666, Bhopal Gas Tragedy)
• Development of fire codes and legislation
• Emergence of modern fire engineering concepts

2. Basics of Fire Science

• Nature and chemistry of fire
• Fire triangle & tetrahedron
• Heat transfer methods
• Classification of fires (A, B, C, D, K)
• Fire behavior in different environments

3. Introduction to Safety Management

• Definition and scope of safety management
• Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA)
• Principles of accident prevention
• Job safety analysis (JSA)

4. Fire Prevention and Control Techniques

• Fire risk assessment
• Fire load and fire safety design
• Fire doors, dampers, and fireproof materials
• Compartmentalization and smoke control

5. Fire Protection Systems

• Portable extinguishers (types and usage)
• Sprinkler and hydrant systems
• Fire detection and alarm systems
• Fixed foam, CO₂ and clean agent systems

6. First Aid and Emergency Procedures

• Basic first aid for fire injuries
• CPR and trauma care
• Evacuation procedures and emergency exits
• Handling crowd panic in emergencies

7. Practical Training

• Fire drill exercises
• Use of breathing apparatus
• Hose handling and knot tying
• Familiarization with fire station equipment

📘 YEAR 2: ADVANCED FIRE ENGINEERING & SAFETY PRACTICES

1. Industrial Fire Safety

• Fire safety in oil & gas, chemical, and manufacturing industries
• Electrical fire safety
• Safety in storage of flammable substances
• Fire watch and permit to work systems

2. Fire Protection Design & Engineering

• Fire detection system design
• Hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems
• Passive vs active fire protection
• Layout planning for fire safety

3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

• Safety acts and legislation (e.g., OSHA, Factories Act)
• Ergonomics and workplace safety
• Noise, radiation, and chemical hazard control
• Safety audits and inspections

4. Disaster Management

• Types of disasters (natural and industrial)
• Role of fire services in disaster response
• Emergency operation center (EOC) setup
• Contingency planning and drills

5. Rescue Techniques & Incident Command

• High-rise rescue and confined space entry
• Incident Command System (ICS)
• Ladder drills and stretcher handling
• Communication in emergencies

6. Legislation and Safety Codes

• National Building Code (NBC)
• NFPA, ISO fire safety standards
• Local fire department compliance and inspection protocols

7. Internship / Project Report

• 30–45 day industrial attachment or fire station training
• Project on fire risk assessment or mock drill execution
• Viva and final assessment