Basic Physics and Chemistry related to Fire : Definition of Matter and
energy, Physical properties of matter like Density, specific gravity, Relative density, Vapour density, Melting & Boiling point, flammable limits, latent heat, Effects of density on behaviour of gases, , Basics of oxidizing and reducing agents, Acids. Flammable liquids- classification and types of tanks, Dust and Explosion, Liquid and Gas Fires, LPG.
Anatomy of Fire: Definition of Combustion, Elements of Combustion,
Products of Combustion, Heat of reaction and calorific value, Flash point, Fire point, Ignition temperature and spontaneous combustion.
Classification of Fire & Extinguishers - Classification of Fire and types ofextinguishers, maintenance, method of operation. Techniques of fire
extinction-Smothering cooling and starvation. Halon and it detrimental effect on environment. Alternatives of Halon.
Hose and Hose Fittings: Types of Suction and Delivery Hoses, Hose-reel,
causes of decay, Care and Maintenance, Marking of Hose, Repair of hose, Standard tests of Delivery Hoses, Definition and different groups of Hose Fittings. Types and Construction of Suction; Monitors, Water-cum-foam Monitor, Nozzles & branch holders, collecting head and suction hose, Fittings; frost valve, Deep lift suction fittings, Breechings, Adaptors and Blank cap suction reduction piece, Hose Ramps, Care & Maintenance of Hose Fittings.
Hydrant & Fittings: Introduction of Hydrant and Water supplies, Hydrant
Gears and Equipment, Marking, Testing, cares maintenance Operation.
Foam & Foam Making Equipment: Water as an extinguishant- its merits,
demerits and modification. Introduction to all types of foam concentrate, properties of foams and techniques of extinguishment by foam, types of foams, Characteristics of good foam, foam making Equipment- Mechanical. High Expansion and Low Expansion Foam. Storage of foam Compound. Dry Chemical Powder- Types and application. Carbon dioxide as extinguishant.
Pump & Pump Operation : Classification of common types in use, Methods of
Priming, Testing and Fault-finding, care and Maintenance and standard Test, Introduction of centrifugal pump, care and maintenance.
Hydraulics: Pressure and Head, pressure and Flow, mensuration, Nozzle's
discharge, calculation of water capacity of tank, requirement for specific fire size.
Electricity : Fundamentals of electricity, Generation and Distribution, Common
causes of electrical fire and its remedial measures, electrical hazards including static electricity and protective measures and fire-fighting procedure, Elementary knowledge of Fire Protection and fire-fighting in different premises, electrocution.
Ladders: Introduction, Types of Ladders, Construction features of
conventional Ladders, Operational use, Elementary Knowledge of T.T.L. & Snorkel (As per Bureau of I.S.).
Breathing Apparatus: Introduction of Types of B.A. Sets in use, Working
principles and Care and maintenance.
Water Tender and Special Appliance : Introduction to Rescue/ Emergency
Tender, CO2 tender, DCP Tender, Hose laying lorry, Water Bouser and High pressure pumps, special appliances.
Small & Special gears : Function & Construction-G.R. Tools; Function &
Construction-Breaking in and Cutting tools, Pulley blocks; Function & Construction-Lighting Function & Construction-Lifting & Rescue tools; Operation of hydraulically operated, diesel operated and electrically operated tools, . Care & maintenance of equipment.
First Aid, Resuscitation: Definition of First-Aid, Qualities of first aider, Shock-
Signs and Symptoms, Asphyxia-Signs and Symptoms, Wounds and Hemorrhage -Classification of injuries, Signs, Symptoms and management, Burns, Scalds and frost Bits signs and symptoms and management. Causes and types of fractures Sprain & Dislocation-Signs and symptoms, Snake Bite-Treatment.
Automatic Fire Detection cum Alarm System: Introduction of Types of
Detectors- Smoke, Heat, Flame/Gas Detectors, Operating principles, Control Panel.
Discipline: Introduction, Importance of Discipline, General Principles of
discipline, essentials for discipline and outward Signs.
Hazard and Risk: Causes, Identification, Evaluation & Control. HAZOP, Sources
for Information on Hazard Evaluation. Risk and Risk Analysis.
Accident : Industrial Accidents, Classification of Accidents, Need for the
Analysis of Accidents,Accidents Reports, Methods Adopted for Reducing Accidents, Investigation of Accidents, SafetySlogans, Safety Precautions adopted in the Plant.
Safety Concept : Introduction to Safety Management, Safety Policy, Safety
Committee, , Responsibility of Management, Safety Officers Duties & Responsibilities, Safety Targets, Objectives, Standards, Practices and Performances.
FACTORIES ACT 1948 (Amended) :-
Health – Cleanness, Disposal of Waste , Ventilation and Temperatures, Dust &
Safety - Fencing of machineries, Work on or near machinery in motion, Hoists
and lifts, Pressure plants, Floors, Stairs and means of escape, Protection against
fumes & gases, Safety offers.. Welfare - Washing facilities in Dry clothing, Storing, Sitting, First Aid
Appliances, Canteen, Shelters for rest & lunch, Crèches, Welfare officers, Right & Obligation of workers.
Lighting, Ventilation & Work related stress: Introduction to Lighting,
Ventilation, Heat Stress, Cold Stress, and Noise.
Construction Industry: General Safety Provisions related to construction
industry, Safety in the use of Construction Machinery, Safe Access / Egress Importance of Good House Keeping.
PRACTICAL
Familiarization with the Institute, Documentation of Student, Issuance of Dress, Books, Hostel Accommodation (If required) and Store. Importance of trade training, Equipments used in the trade, types of work done by the trainees in the trade. Introduction to safety equipments and their uses. Introduction of first aid, Road safety, operation of Electrical mains.
Basic Physics and Chemistry related to Fire : Definition of Matter and
energy, Physical properties of matter like Density, specific gravity, Relative density, Vapour density, Melting & Boiling point, flammable limits, latent heat, Effects of density on behaviour of gases, , Basics of oxidizing and reducing agents, Acids. Flammable liquids- classification and types of tanks, Dust and Explosion, Liquid and Gas Fires, LPG.
Anatomy of Fire: Definition of Combustion, Elements of Combustion,
Products of Combustion, Heat of reaction and calorific value, Flash point, Fire point, Ignition temperature and spontaneous combustion.
Classification of Fire & Extinguishers - Classification of Fire and types ofextinguishers, maintenance, method of operation. Techniques of fire
extinction-Smothering cooling and starvation. Halon and it detrimental effect on environment. Alternatives of Halon.
Hose and Hose Fittings: Types of Suction and Delivery Hoses, Hose-reel,
causes of decay, Care and Maintenance, Marking of Hose, Repair of hose, Standard tests of Delivery Hoses, Definition and different groups of Hose Fittings. Types and Construction of Suction; Monitors, Water-cum-foam Monitor, Nozzles & branch holders, collecting head and suction hose, Fittings; frost valve, Deep lift suction fittings, Breechings, Adaptors and Blank cap suction reduction piece, Hose Ramps, Care & Maintenance of Hose Fittings.
Hydrant & Fittings: Introduction of Hydrant and Water supplies, Hydrant
Gears and Equipment, Marking, Testing, cares maintenance Operation.
Foam & Foam Making Equipment: Water as an extinguishant- its merits,
demerits and modification. Introduction to all types of foam concentrate, properties of foams and techniques of extinguishment by foam, types of foams, Characteristics of good foam, foam making Equipment- Mechanical. High Expansion and Low Expansion Foam. Storage of foam Compound. Dry Chemical Powder- Types and application. Carbon dioxide as extinguishant.
Pump & Pump Operation : Classification of common types in use, Methods of
Priming, Testing and Fault-finding, care and Maintenance and standard Test, Introduction of centrifugal pump, care and maintenance.
Hydraulics: Pressure and Head, pressure and Flow, mensuration, Nozzle's
discharge, calculation of water capacity of tank, requirement for specific fire size.
Electricity : Fundamentals of electricity, Generation and Distribution, Common
causes of electrical fire and its remedial measures, electrical hazards including static electricity and protective measures and fire-fighting procedure, Elementary knowledge of Fire Protection and fire-fighting in different premises, electrocution.
Ladders: Introduction, Types of Ladders, Construction features of
conventional Ladders, Operational use, Elementary Knowledge of T.T.L. & Snorkel (As per Bureau of I.S.).
Breathing Apparatus: Introduction of Types of B.A. Sets in use, Working
principles and Care and maintenance.
Water Tender and Special Appliance : Introduction to Rescue/ Emergency
Tender, CO2 tender, DCP Tender, Hose laying lorry, Water Bouser and High pressure pumps, special appliances.
Small & Special gears : Function & Construction-G.R. Tools; Function &
Construction-Breaking in and Cutting tools, Pulley blocks; Function & Construction-Lighting Function & Construction-Lifting & Rescue tools; Operation of hydraulically operated, diesel operated and electrically operated tools, . Care & maintenance of equipment.
First Aid, Resuscitation: Definition of First-Aid, Qualities of first aider, Shock-
Signs and Symptoms, Asphyxia-Signs and Symptoms, Wounds and Hemorrhage -Classification of injuries, Signs, Symptoms and management, Burns, Scalds and frost Bits signs and symptoms and management. Causes and types of fractures Sprain & Dislocation-Signs and symptoms, Snake Bite-Treatment.
Automatic Fire Detection cum Alarm System: Introduction of Types of
Detectors- Smoke, Heat, Flame/Gas Detectors, Operating principles, Control Panel.
Discipline: Introduction, Importance of Discipline, General Principles of
discipline, essentials for discipline and outward Signs.
Hazard and Risk: Causes, Identification, Evaluation & Control. HAZOP, Sources
for Information on Hazard Evaluation. Risk and Risk Analysis.
Accident : Industrial Accidents, Classification of Accidents, Need for the
Analysis of Accidents,Accidents Reports, Methods Adopted for Reducing Accidents, Investigation of Accidents, SafetySlogans, Safety Precautions adopted in the Plant.
Safety Concept : Introduction to Safety Management, Safety Policy, Safety
Committee, , Responsibility of Management, Safety Officers Duties & Responsibilities, Safety Targets, Objectives, Standards, Practices and Performances.
FACTORIES ACT 1948 (Amended) :-
Health – Cleanness, Disposal of Waste , Ventilation and Temperatures, Dust &
Safety - Fencing of machineries, Work on or near machinery in motion, Hoists
and lifts, Pressure plants, Floors, Stairs and means of escape, Protection against
fumes & gases, Safety offers.. Welfare - Washing facilities in Dry clothing, Storing, Sitting, First Aid
Appliances, Canteen, Shelters for rest & lunch, Crèches, Welfare officers, Right & Obligation of workers.
Lighting, Ventilation & Work related stress: Introduction to Lighting,
Ventilation, Heat Stress, Cold Stress, and Noise.
Construction Industry: General Safety Provisions related to construction
industry, Safety in the use of Construction Machinery, Safe Access / Egress Importance of Good House Keeping.
PRACTICAL
Familiarization with the Institute, Documentation of Student, Issuance of Dress, Books, Hostel Accommodation (If required) and Store. Importance of trade training, Equipments used in the trade, types of work done by the trainees in the trade. Introduction to safety equipments and their uses. Introduction of first aid, Road safety, operation of Electrical mains.
