DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT (2 YEAR)

🎓 DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT

📚 COURSE STRUCTURE

📘 YEAR 1: FOUNDATIONS OF FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT

1. History of Fire Safety and Firefighting

• Evolution of firefighting: ancient to modern era
• Development of organized fire brigades
• Historic fire disasters (London Fire, Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, Bhopal Disaster, etc.)
• Establishment of fire laws and codes globally and locally

2. Fundamentals of Fire Science

• Fire triangle and fire tetrahedron
• Types and classes of fire (A, B, C, D, K)
• Fire behavior and combustion chemistry
• Stages of fire development and smoke dynamics

3. Fire Extinguishing Equipment & Techniques

• Portable extinguishers (Water, Foam, DCP, CO₂, Clean Agent)
• Fixed suppression systems: Sprinklers, Hydrants, Gas-based systems
• Foam concentrates and discharge equipment
• Hands-on use and maintenance

4. Fire Prevention & Risk Assessment

• Fire load and ignition sources
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
• Fire safety inspection checklist
• Storage safety (flammable and combustible materials)

5. First Aid and Emergency Response

• CPR and artificial respiration
• Fractures, burns, and shock treatment
• Emergency rescue planning and evacuation
• Handling chemical exposure and injuries

6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safety Signs

• Helmets, gloves, suits, SCBA, safety shoes
• Color codes and types of signage
• PPE selection and maintenance
• Safety awareness and communication

7. Practical Training and Drills

• Live fire simulations
• Evacuation drills
• Rescue from confined spaces
• Hydrant and hose training

📙 YEAR 2: ADVANCED FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS & MANAGEMENT

1. Advanced Fire Protection Engineering

• Passive and active fire protection
• Fire compartmentation and smoke management
• Emergency lighting and alarm integration
• Layout of fire escape and fire-safe building design

2. Industrial Safety & Occupational Health

• Industrial hazards (mechanical, chemical, electrical, etc.)
• Workplace ergonomics
• Industrial hygiene and health hazards
• Noise, dust, radiation, and chemical exposure safety

3. Electrical & Mechanical Fire Hazards

• Short circuits, overheating, static discharge
• Transformer and battery room safety
• Safe installation of panels and switchboards
• Earthing, fuses, and overload protection

4. Fire Safety Laws and Standards

• National Building Code (NBC) – Fire provisions
• Factories Act, 1948 (India) or local equivalent
• OSHA (overview), Petroleum Act, Explosives Act
• Legal responsibilities and penalties

5. Disaster Management & Emergency Planning

• Types of disasters (natural and man-made)
• On-site and off-site emergency plans
• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies
• Crisis communication and coordination

6. Incident Command System & Safety Audits

• Incident Command System (ICS) structure
• Fire investigation basics
• Root cause analysis (RCA)
• Fire and safety audit process

7. Project Work / Internship

• Industrial training (30–60 days recommended)
• Project on fire risk survey, audit, or emergency plan
• Presentation and viva voce