• Fire and Safety is a specialized area of study focusing on prevention, protection, and response to fire hazards.

  • It involves identifying risks, understanding fire behavior, handling fire protection systems, and ensuring workplace safety.

    🔥 What is Fire?

    • Fire: A chemical reaction involving fuel, heat, and oxygen (known as the fire triangle).

    • Types of Fires (Based on materials involved):

      • Class A: Solid materials (wood, paper, cloth)

      • Class B: Flammable liquids (petrol, diesel, paints)

      • Class C: Gases (LPG, acetylene)

      • Class D: Combustible metals (magnesium, aluminum)

      • Class K/F: Cooking oils and fats (in kitchens)

        📌 What is a Fire and Safety Course?

        A professional program designed to train individuals in fire prevention, fire protection, safety management, and emergency response techniques in workplaces like factories, hospitals, malls, construction sites, and public buildings.

        🎯 Objectives of the Course

        • To educate about fire hazards and their causes

        • To train in firefighting techniques

        • To understand fire safety regulations and legal standards

        • To develop skills in industrial safety, accident prevention, and emergency handling

        • To promote awareness of safe work practices

        📖 Course Content / Modules

        Typical subjects included in a Fire and Safety course:

        1. Basics of Fire Science

          • Fire triangle: Heat, Fuel, Oxygen

          • Fire behavior and spread

        2. Types of Fires and Extinguishers

          • Classification of fires (A, B, C, D, K)

          • Selection and use of extinguishers (Water, Foam, COâ‚‚, Dry Powder)

        3. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

          • Smoke detectors, heat sensors, manual call points

        4. Fire Protection Systems

          • Sprinkler systems, hydrants, hose reels, emergency lighting

        5. Industrial Safety Management

          • Hazard identification

          • Risk assessment

          • Safety audits

        6. Emergency and Disaster Management

          • Evacuation planning

          • Assembly points

          • First aid procedures

        7. Legal and Regulatory Aspects

          • Indian Factories Act, 1948

          • National Building Code (NBC)

          • Fire Safety norms for industries

        8. Practical Firefighting Drills

          • Live fire exercises

          • Mock emergency evacuations

          • Usage of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

        📑 Eligibility

        • 10th pass, 12th pass, or graduates depending on the course level (Diploma, Certificate, or Advanced Diploma)