DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (2 YEAR)

🎓 DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT

📚 COURSE STRUCTURE

📘 YEAR 1: FOUNDATIONS IN FIRE ENGINEERING & SAFETY MANAGEMENT

1. History of Fire Engineering and Safety

• Evolution of fire fighting: ancient to modern era
• Development of organized fire services
• Key historical fire disasters (Great Fire of London, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, etc.)
• Evolution of industrial safety: from early factories to modern regulations
• Growth of fire and safety standards (NFPA, OSHA, NBC)

2. Fire Science and Technology

• Fire chemistry and physics
• Classification of fire (A, B, C, D, K)
• Heat transfer and fire spread
• Stages of fire development

3. Fire Protection and Control Systems

• Fire extinguishers: types, operation, maintenance
• Fire detection and alarm systems
• Sprinkler systems and hydrants
• Gas-based suppression systems (CO₂, FM-200, etc.)

4. Fundamentals of Industrial Safety

• Introduction to workplace hazards
• Accident causation and prevention theories
• Basic safety procedures in industries
• Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA)

5. First Aid and Emergency Response

• Principles of first aid
• CPR and rescue breathing
• Burn and fracture treatment
• Emergency evacuation and crowd control

6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Types of PPE for various hazards
• Safety helmets, harnesses, gloves, respiratory gear
• Proper use and maintenance
• Safety signs and symbols

7. Fire Drills and Practical Training

• Live fire extinguisher use
• Hose handling and hydrant operation
• Rescue simulations
• Site visits (fire station or factory)

📙 YEAR 2: ADVANCED FIRE ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

1. Advanced Fire Engineering

• Fire-resistant construction
• Fire load and fire risk calculation
• Compartmentation and smoke control
• Design and layout for fire safety

2. Electrical and Mechanical Safety

• Electrical fire hazards and safe practices
• Static electricity, short circuits, and overloads
• Mechanical equipment guarding
• Preventive maintenance for fire safety

3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

• Workplace ergonomics
• Industrial hygiene and exposure control
• Noise, dust, vibration, and chemical safety
• ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001 overview

4. Safety Legislation and Standards

• The Factories Act, 1948
• Explosives Act, Petroleum Act
• OSHA (basic overview), National Building Code (NBC – Fire provisions)
• Environmental and safety compliance

5. Disaster and Emergency Management

• Types of disasters (natural and man-made)
• Disaster risk reduction and mitigation
• Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) planning
• Role of fire services and safety officers in disaster management

6. Industrial Safety Audit & Inspection

• Safety audit process and tools
• Workplace inspection checklist
• Root cause analysis (RCA)
• Incident/accident investigation and reporting

7. Project Work / Internship

• Field training in industry or fire department (minimum 30–60 days)
• Preparation of project report based on real-world safety observation or drill
• Presentation and viva