MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION , MUMBAI

TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME

COURSE NAME: ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE: FS
DURATION OF COURSE: TWO SEMESTERS/ONE YEAR
DURATION: 16 WEEKS
SEMESTER: FIRST
WITH EFFECT FROM 2007 - 08
FULL TIME/ PART TIME: FULL TIME
SCHEME - C
TEACHING
SCHEME
SR.
NO

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

SUBJECT
TITLE

Fire Engineering
Science
Organization and
Training
Equipments and
Appliances
Fire Safety and
Protection in
Buildings
Field Work
Fire Fighting Drill
Fire Service
Equipments

SUBJECT
CODE

TH

TU

EXAMINATION SCHEME
PR

PAPERS
HRS.

TH

TOTAL

PR

OR

TW

TEST
MAX

MIN

MAX

MIN

MAX

MIN

MAX

MIN

MAX

MIN

9991

04

03

80

36

20

100

50

9992

04

03

80

36

20

100

50

9993

04

03

80

36

20

100

50

9987

04

03

80

36

20

100

50

02
-

03
05

50#

25

50@
-

25
-

-50@

-25

05

50#

25

50@

25

50

100

Total
16
02
13
320
80
400
100
STUDENT CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK(FORMAL TEACHING): 31 HRS.
THEORY AND PRACTICAL PERIODS OF 60 MINUTES EACH.
@ - INTERNAL ASSESSMENT, # - EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
TOTAL MARKS: 650
ABBREVIATIONS: TH-THEORY, PR-PRACTICAL, OR-ORAL, TW-TERM WORK, AND TU-TUTORIAL.
All practical, oral & term work assessment are to be done as per the prevailing norms for implementation & assessment.

COURSE NAME

: ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE

: FS

SEMESTER

: FIRST

SUBJECT TITLE

: FIRE ENGINEERING SCIENCE

SUBJECT CODE

: 9991

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme

Examination Scheme

TH

TU

PR

PAPER
HRS.

TH

TEST

PR

OR

TW

TOTAL

04

03

80

20

100

RATIONALE:
Knowledge of Fire prevention, protection against fire and fire fighting process are very important to
prevent loss life and property. This is a specialized training and the role of the Fire fighting
agencies, departments is very important. Well trained manpower in this area is the need. Fire
Science Is A Core Subject Which Is Useful In Job.

Objectives:
The student will be able to:
1. Identify combustible matter.
2. Select fire extinguishing method.
3. List the extinguishing media or agent
4. Labeltype of fire.
5. Diagnoise the cause of fire
6. Read about properties of combustible matter.

LEARNING STRUCTURE:

Applications

FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION AND FIRE FIGHTING

Procedures

THEORY AND EXAMPLES

Principles

PRINCIPLES OF SCIENCE

Concepts

FIRE SCIENCE

Facts

LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY

Contents: Theory
Chapter

3
4

Name of the Topic

Combustible Matter: Combustible Solids, Physical & Chemical
properties of Combustible solid, Combustible Solids wood, grass,
fibers, cloth, paper, rubber and plastics, hydrocarbons, residue from
stored hydrocarbons, Magnesium, Zirconium, sodium &
Potassium, Zinc, Aluminum etc.
Combustible Liquids: Physical & Chemical properties of
Combustible Liquids, Explosivity & flammability range, Auto
ignition temperature, Spontaneous combustion, Combustible
Liquids oils & condensate, paints, Thinners, Lacquers, fuels,
Solvents, chemicals, petrochemicals, Alcohols, Classification of
petroleum liquids etc.
Combustible Gases: Physical & Chemical properties of
Combustible Gases, Combustible gases Methane, Butane, Propane,
Ammonia, Hydrogen, Hydrogen sulphide, carbon dioxide,
cyclopropane, Ethylene, Helium, Nitrous oxide, oxygen,
Acetylene, Halogens, LPG, gases compressed, liquefied, dissolved
under pressure or deeply refrigerated, explosive, flammable, water
reactive, oxidizer, toxic or infectious, radioactive, corrosive etc.
Combustion: Combustion & its types, oxygen content in air by
weight & volume, combustion of solid, liquid and gases,
Exothermic & Endothermic reactions, Jet & flash, flames & its
types, premixed, diffusion, turbulent, stationary & propagating
flames, Burning velocity, flash point, Fire point, Transmission of
heat by conduction, Convection & radiation.
Fire : Definition of Fire, Fire Triangle, Tetrahedron of Fire,
Classification of Fires, Types of extinguishing media or Agent,
Principle of Fire extinguishing methods.
Fire extinguishing methods: Principles of fire extinguishing
methods, Cooling, Starvation, Smothering (Blanketing), Retarding
3

Hours

Marks

18

18

06

06

06

08

12

16

chain reaction.
Fire extinguishing Media or Agent: Extinguishing property of
water, Characteristics of ideal liquid extinguishing agent, various
forms of water like solid stream, fog, spray.
Foam: Types of foam concentrate, Protein, AFFF, fluoro protein ,
Alcohol type, Low, medium & high expansion foam, 8.3 Physical
& chemical properties of foam.

Hydraulics: Flow of water through pipes, Calculation of velocity

and flow Friction Loss , Velocity & Pressure , Water Hammer,
Discharge through Fire Nozzle , Nozzle Velocity ,Jet Reaction &
Back Pressure,
Electricity: Definitions of current, voltage, resistance, insulation,
conductor, electrical circuits, Power, Electrical Fire hazards such as
short circuit, static electricity, lightning, Generation of electricity,
A.C. , D.C., Heating effect of electricity.
Total

12

20

05

06

05

06

64

80

Learning Recourses:
Books:
Sr.
No.

Author

Institution of Fire
Engineers
Kngsley

--

5
6

B..lewis & G.Ven,

Elbe
Bush
C.W Bahme

NFPA

NFPA

NFPA

10

12

HMSO
National Safety
Council
Walter

13

Mishra

11

Title

Publisher

Fire Technology Chemistry & Combustion.

--

Chemistry of Fire Engineering

-Akademia Books
International Pvt.
Ltd.

Fire Service Manuals

Cases of Combustion, Flame & Explosion

Academic Press

Introduction of Fire Science

Fire officers guide to dangerous chemicals
Low Expanssion Foam, National Fire
Protection Association, Volume 11
Carbondioxide Extinguishing Systems,
National Fire Protection Association,
Volume 12
Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems,
National Fire Protection Association,
Volume 17
Manual of firemanship part- 6 c

-NFPA
NFPA
NFPA

NFPA
HMSO

National safety council Manual

--

Fire- Fundamentals & Control

Concepts and Calculations, Fire Service
Hdraulics.

-Technip Books
International

2. VIDEO CASSETTES/ CDS

i) Foam. VC07, Akademia Books International Pvt. Ltd.
ii) Fire Scenario and Simulator. VC09, Akademia Books International Pvt. Ltd.
iii) Fire Concepts and Behavior VC29 NFPA
iv) Fire Power. Vc30, NFPA

3. IS/ INTERNATIONAL CODES/ WEBSITES

is 4308:1982
is 4861:1984

Specification for dry powder for fire fighting (1st revision)

Dec. 1998.
Specification for dry powder for fighting fires in burning
metals (1st revision) June 2000.

is 4989(Part-I):
1985
Specification for foam concentrate (compound) for
producing mechanical foam for fire fighting Part-I,
Protein foam (2nd revision) June 2000.
is4989(Part-II):
1984
Specification for foam concentrate for producing
mechanical foam for fire fighting : part-II
Aqueous Film Forming Foam - June 2000
is4989(Part-III)
:1987
Specification for foam concentrate (compound) for
producing foam for fire fighting : Part-III
Fluoro Protein foam.
is11833:1986 Specification for dry powder fire extinguisher for metal
fires. Aug. 2000.
is14609:1999 Specification for ABC dry powder for fire fighting.

COURSE NAME

: ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE

: FS

SEMESTER

: FIRST

SUBJECT TITLE

: ORGANISATION AND TRAINING

SUBJECT CODE

: 9992

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme

Examination Scheme

TH

TU

PR

PAPER
HRS.

TH

TEST

PR

OR

TW

TOTAL

04

03

80

20

100

RATIONALE:
The persons train in fire fighting processes must also know about fire service organizations
and their functioning. They must also know the acts related to fire services which give information
about the duties and responsibilities of fire service people and also the procedures to be followed in
the evet of a fire or disaster. Organization and acts is a core subject which is useful in job .
OBJECTIVES:
The student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Identify job responsibilities.

Select proper personnel.
List equipments.
Label records.
Diagnoise the events.
Read plans, maps & methods.

LEARNING STRUCTURE:

Applications

FIRE BRIGADE MANAGEMENT AND FIRE FIGHTING

Procedures

THEORY AND EXAMPLES

Principles

PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING

Concepts

FIRE ERVICE ORGANISATION

Facts

LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY

Contents: Theory
Chapter
1

Name of the Topic

Hours
Fire Service Organization: Fire service organization, State &
Municipal, its functions, requirement thereof, Wings of Fire
08
service organization, Chain of commands.
Fire Service Administration and Management:
Duties and
responsibilities and fundamentals of Fire station management,
10
Public relation, Operational records, orders and instructions,
Station administration, Maintenance of documents.
Fire Service Leadership and Discipline: Types of Leadership,
Qualities of leadership, Functions of leadership and aspects of
welfare and discipline in connection thereof, Definition of
08
discipline, Motivation & decision making, Standard Operating
Procedures.
Fire Service Training: Need of training, Classification of training,
Training Methodology, Methods of Instructions, Fire reports &
06
Statistics.
Incident Control and duties/ functions of ICOs ( Incident control
officer)
Duties of operation, liaison and report to control room and
08
competent authority. Watch Room procedure, Fire calls handling
procedure.
Ground communication: Design and Communication system of
Fire Control Room, Duties and responsibilities of ground in
08
charge, Wireless communication, Operation of walkie-talkies,
RTxs., Mobile van, Communication.
Introduction to fire laws.: Basic knowledge of acts, regulations,
rules and orders which are related to fire service administration
and operation, Factories act, Petroleum act, calcium carbide act,
08
Explosives act, Temporary structures act, Cinema photography
act, General Insurance Cos.
7

Marks
10

12

12

10

12

08

08

Investigation of Fire :
Introduction, Importance and reasons for thorough investigation,
Process of investigation, Source of ignition, Role of scientific
forensic laboratory in the investigation of fires, Preparation of
investigation report, Arson-its meaning and detection, motives,
Role of fire officer in investigation of arson fires.

Total

08

08

64

80

Learning Recourses:
1. Books:
Sr.
No.

Author

Title

HMSO

NFPA

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

James Brodio
NFPA
John
Charles
BS Mathur
HMSO
NFPA
NFPA
NFPA
HMSO

Memorandum of Emergency Fire Brigade

Organisation
Operation of Small Community Fire
Department
Fundamentals of Modern Management
Management in Fire Service
Training Fire Leadership
Fire Fighting Strategy & Leadership
Principles of Management
The Fire Chiefs Handbook : IVth Edition.
Municipal Fire Safety Organization
Public Fire Safety Organization
Industrial Fire Brigade Training Manual
Manual of firemanship

13

--

Fire Service Manuals

14
15

Thomas D.
Schneid
Grant

Publisher
HMSO
NFPA
NFPA
----NFPA
NFPA
NFPA
HMSO
Akademia Books
International Pvt. Ltd.

Fire and Emergency Law Case Book

--

Fire Service Administration

---

2. VIDEO CASSETTES/ CDS

i) Investigation Series VC10, Akademia Books International Pvt. Ltd.

COURSE NAME

: ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE

: FS

SEMESTER

: FIRST

SUBJECT TITLE

: EQUIPMENTS AND APPLIANCES

SUBJECT CODE

: 9993

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme

Examination Scheme

TH

TU

PR

PAPER
HRS.

TH

TEST

PR

OR

TW

TOTAL

04

03

80

20

100

RATIONALE:
To become a good fire fighter it is necessary to have thorough knowledge of the equipment and
machinery used for fire fighting. It is also necessary to know when and what equipment is to be
used. This subject will provide this required knowledge to the student to make them good fire
fighting personnel. This is A Core Subject Which Is Useful In Job
OBJECTIVES:
The student will be able to:
1. Identify various fire service equipments.
2. Select fire service equipments.
3. List uses of fire service equipments.
4. Label fire service equipments as per event.
5. Diagnoise the faults in fire service equipments.
6. Read about methods of use, repair & maintenance.

LEARNING STRUCTURE:

Applications

FIRE FIGHTING

Procedures

THEORY AND PRACTICALS

Principles

PRINCIPLES OF FIRE FIGHTINGAND RESCUE

Concepts

Facts

EXTINGUISH FIRE AT THE EARLIEST

LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY

Contents: Theory
Chapter

Name of the Topic

Hours
Fire Extinguishers: Portable Extinguishers, Water type (gas
cartridge) extinguisher IS 940 2003, DCP (gas cartridge type)
IS 2171 1999, CO2 type IS 2878 1976, Mechanical foam
type IS 10204 -2001, DCP fire extinguisher for metal fire IS
14
11833- 1986, Gas cartridge for fire extinguishers IS 4947- 1985,
Trolley mounted fire extinguishers, CO2 type IS 2878- 1986,
DCP IS 10658 -1999, Mechanical foam type IS 13386 1992,
Water type gas cartridge 13385 1992
Pumps: Definition, Working Principles of Pumps, Types of
Pumps, Positive Displacement Pump, Force Pump, Lifts Pump,
08
Rotary Pump, Submersible pumps etc., Centrifugal pump,
Multistage pumps, Characteristics of centrifugal pump.
Standard test for pumps: Output test, Vacuum test and deep lift
test, Care & maintenance of the pump & fault finding, Various
types of Pressure gauges, Primers - Reciprocating primer,
06
Exhaust ejector primer, Water ring primer and Rotary primer,
Uses, Advantages & disadvantages of various primers.
Hose & fittings: Introduction, Delivery Hose IS 4927 1992,
Suction Hose as per IS , Hose reel hose IS 884-1982, Revolving
branch IS906-1988, Branch pipe, universal for fire fighting
purposes IS 2871-1983(, ISW903-1993 Fire hose delivery
08
couplings branch pipe, nozzles & nozzle spanner, Adapters as
per IS, couplings as per IS, Nozzles breeching, collecting heads,
ramps.
Personal protective and safety equipments: Introduction,
Principal requirement of PPE, type of PPE, Non respiratory
08
type, head, eye, ear, body protection, Leather, Asbestos and
PVC Apron, Full protection system, Foot wear, Hand protection,
10

Marks

16

08

06

12

12

Head (Helmet, footwear & gloves), Respiratory type, selection

of respirator, oxygen deficiency, Threshold limit values, IDLH,
Study of Indian specification of Fireman axe and fire hook.
Ladders: IS 4571-1977 Aluminum extension ladder for fire
brigade use, IS 5896-1975(part-III) Types of Ladders, Their
construction, Uses, Identification of parts, Care and Maintenance
of ladders.
Fire fighting vehicles: Emergency tender, Water tender type A,B
& X,7.3 foam tender, Multipurpose fire tender, Hose laying
lorry, Break down van, Fire boats, I.S. Specifications for CFT,
Super Tetra Agnivijay, CO2 Tender, DCP Tender Mobile
Control Van etc.,7.9 Hydraulic Platforms.
Total

08

12

12

14

64

80

Learning Recourses:
1. Books:
SR.
NO.

AUTHOR

Erven

2
3
4
5
6

Erven
HMSO
HMSO
-HMSO

Isman

NFPA

TITLE
Fire Fighting Apparatus And
Procedures
Fire Company Apparatus &Procedures
Manual Of Firemanship Part II
Manual Of Firemanship Book V
B.E. Project Related Fire Appliances
Manual Of Firemanship
Fire Service Pump Operators
Handbook
NFPA Guide to Portable Fire
Extinguishers

PUBLISHER
--HMSO
HMSO
-HMSO
Akademia Books
International Pvt. Ltd.
--

2. VIDEO CASSETTES/ CDS:

i) Fighting Fire with Portable Extinguishers. VC27, NFPA
ii) Fire Extinguishers, Fight or Flight, VC28, NFPA
3. IS/ INTERNATIONAL CODES/ WEBSITES: IS:934, IS:940,4947, IS:6234, IS:10204,
IS:13386, IS:933, IS:2171, IS:13849, IS:11833, IS:636:88
IS:8423
IS:4927 IS:901,902,903,904,905,906,
907,952,2871,
3582,4643,5131,5290,11101,4928,8090,5612 IS:12717/1989 IS:12717/1989 IS:908,910
IS:4571,10245
IS 948:1983 Functional requirements for water tender, type A for fire brigade use (2nd revision)
July 2000.
IS 949:1985
Functional requirements for emergency (rescue)
tender for fire
brigade use (2nd revision) June 2000.
11

IS 950:1980
IS 951:1987
IS 955:1980
IS 956:1975
IS 957:1967
IS 4571:1977

Functional requirements for water tender, type B for fire brigade use
(2nd revision) Aug. 2002.
Functional requirements for crash tender for air fields
(3rd revision) Aug. 2000.
Functional requirements for Dry powder tender for fire brigade use
(150kg capacity) (1st revision) Dec. 1998.
Functional requirements rescue tender for air fields
(1st revision) June 2000.
Specification for control van for fire brigade use,
June 2000.
Specification for aluminium extension ladder for fire
brigade use (1st revision) June 2000.

IS 5896(Part-I)
:1970
Code of practice for selection, operation and maintenance
of special fire fighting appliances. Part-I combined foam and crash
tender June 2000.
IS 6067:1983 Functional requirement for water tender type X for fire brigade use
(1st revision) June 2000.
IS 6070:1983 Code of practice for selection, operation and maintenance of trailer
fire pumps, portable pumps, water tenders, motor fire engines (1st
revision) June 2000.
IS 10993:1984 Functional requirements for 2000 kg. dry powder tender for fire
brigade use. June 2000.
IS 2930:1980 Functional requirements for hose laying tender for fire
brigade use (1st revision) Aug. 2002.
IS2930:1980 Functional requirements for hose laying tender for fire
brigade use (1st Revision) Aug. 2002.
IS 8090:1992 Specification for couplings, branch pipe, nozzle, used in hose reel tubing
for fire fighting (1st Revision)
IS 4947:1985 Specification for gas cartridges for use in fire
extinguishers (2nd
Revision)
IS 2175:1988

Specification for heat sensitive fire detectors for use in automatic

detectors for use in automatic alarm system
(2nd Revision)
IS 2097:1983 Specification for foam making branch pipe (1st Revision)
IS 952:1986
Specification for fog nozzle for fire brigade use
(1st Revision)
IS 909:1975
Specification for fire hydrant, stand post type
(2nd Revision)
IS 910:1980
Specification for underground fire hydrant sluice valve type (3rd
Revision).
IS 901:1988
Specification for couplings, double male and double female
instantaneous pattern for fire fighting (3rd Revision)
IS 902:1992
Specification for suction hose coupling for fire fighting
purpose (3rd Revision)
IS 903:1993
Specification for fire hose delivery couplings branch pipe, nozzles and
nozzle spanner (4th Revision)
IS 884:1985
Specification for first aid hose reel for fire fighting (1st Revision)
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COURSE NAME

: ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE

: FS

SEMESTER

: FIRST

SUBJECT TITLE

: FIRE SAFETY AND PROTECTION IN BUILDINGS

SUBJECT CODE

: 9987

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme

Examination Scheme

TH

TU

PR

PAPER
HRS.

TH

TEST

PR

OR

TW

TOTAL

04

03

80

20

100

RATIONALE:
Knowledge of National Building Code, Map Reading to understand the layout of the building
which indicates the fire escape routes, Emergency exits. It is also necessary to know about the
storage of hazardous materials. This is essential for safety and rescue operations.
OBJECTIVES:
The student will be able to:
1. Identify various types of buildings.
2. Select means of escape & rescue.
3. List fire safety arrangements.
4. Label fire protection installations.
5. Diagnoise the cause of fire,fire risks.
6 read building plans & layouts.

13

LEARNING STRUCTURE:

Applications

BUILDING AND OCCUPANTS SAFETY

Procedures

THEORY AND SITE VISIT

Principles

PRINCIPLES OF FIRE FIGHTINGAND RESCUE

Concepts

Facts

SAFETY OF LIFE AND PROPERTY

LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY

Contents: Theory
Chapter
1

Name of the Topic

Study of National Building Code of India with specific reference to
part IV: Classification of buildings as per NBC.
Plan Reading : Importance of plan with methods of readings,
Requirements of standards, Preparation of standard symbols,
Designation of floors, Symbols and abbreviation of fixed fire
fighting equipment structural symbol and small-scale drawings,
Miscellaneous symbols for small-scale drawings, Fire protection
symbols for small scale, 2.8 Drawings & layout plans.
Hazards Associated In High Rise Buildings: Domestic and fire
fighting water storage, Lift and firemans lift, Compartmentation
and refuge area.
Means of Escape: Evacuation drill in HRB and precautions, IS
9457-1980 safety colours and signs, IS 12349-1988 Fire protection
safety signs, IS 12407-1988 Graphic symbols for fire protection
plans, IS 13716-1993, Precautions relating to personal safety in
various occupancies, Constructional features of exits and type of
exit, their location and travel distance, Roof exits, probable means
of escape and their maintenance.
Pressurized Lobbies & AHU Units:
Storage of hazardous materials: Warehouse & its requirements,
Ventilation, entrance & exits, Types of storages & various methods
of stacking of goods, Fire fighting arrangements & action in case
of fire as per rules, Factors involved in fire risk, standard basis,
Fuel storage & gas cylinders.
Total

14

Hours

Marks

14

20

08

14

10

10

12

14

06

06

14

16

64

80

Learning Recourses:
1. Books:
Sr.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Author

Title

BIS
E.N.C.J. Bird
Egan
Rangwala
NFPA
Institution Of
Engineers
-Adam and Charles
Black

National Building Code of India, 1983

Fire in Building
Concept in Building Fire Safety
Building Construction
High Rise Buildings Fires and Fire Safety
Relevant Code of practices for Fire safety
of Building
B.E. Project of related subject
Fire Safety in Building

HMSO

10

NFPA
Institution Of
Engineers

11
12

HMSO

13

HMSO

14
15
16
17
18
19

UNISEF

20

Hawley

NFPA
NFPA
NFPA
Hawley

Means of Escape in case of Fire in Offices

Shops & Railway Premises
Fire Safety in High Rise Buildings
Means of Escape - A guide for Fire
Authorities
Behaviour of Structural Steel in Fire
Symposium
Manual of Safety Requirement in theatres
and other places of Public Entertainment
Fire & Fire Risers
T.A.C. standard & rules.
National Fire Code of Sprinklers
Fire Protection of Storage Buildings
Fire Protection for High Bay Ware-Houses
Hazardous Material Incidents
Hazardous materials Response and
Operation

Publisher
----NFPA
I.S.I.
--HMSO
NFPA
I.F.E.
HMSO
HMSO
UNISEF
-NFPA
NFPA
NFPA
---

2. VIDEO CASSETTES/ CDS:

i) Cemical Hazards Identification and Training Series. VC13, Akademia Books

International

Pvt. Ltd.
ii) Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management. VC14, Akademia Books International
Pvt. Ltd.
iii) Collapse of Burning Building, Technip Books International.
3. IS/ INTERNATIONAL CODES/ WEBSITES
IS 12349:1988

Fire protection Safety signs.

IS 12407:1988

Graphic symbols for fire protection plans.

IS 9457-1980

Safety COLOUR & Safety Sign

15

COURSE NAME

: ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE

: FS

SEMESTER

: FIRST

SUBJECT TITLE

: FIELD WORK

SUBJECT CODE

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme

Examination Scheme

TH

TU

PR

PAPER
HRS.

TH

TEST

PR

OR

TW

TOTAL

02

03

50@

--

50

RATIONALE:
It is essential that along with theoretical training student must get hands on experience to
use the knowledge they have gained in theory classes. There fore field work is very important.
OBJECTIVES:
The Student will be able to:
1. Identify various fire risks.
2. Select various fire service equipments for particular fire risk.
3. List various fire fighting systems for a particular fire risk.
4. Label various operations for fighting a particular fire risk.
5. Diagnoise faults in a particular fire risk.
6. Read methods of operation and maintenance of equipments in a
particular fire risk.

16

LEARNING STRUCTURE:

Applications

ENHANSEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL SKILLS

Procedures

VIEWS OF INDIVIDUALS AND HIS/ HER EVALUATION OF A RISK

Principles

IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION

Concepts

EXPOSURE TO FIRE RISKS

LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY

Facts

Practical:
Skills to be developed:
Intellectual skills:
1. Use knowledge gained during theory classes
2. Identify situations/locations of fire hazards
3. Identify pollution risks
4. Prepare reports
Motor Skills:
1. Prepare reports as per the format
2. Draw diagrams, sketches. Tables as per the need
List of Practical:
Note: 1. Use Tutorial periods to prepare reports.
2. Use practical periods for field surveys
List of Practical:
Sr.
No.
1

Activity
To identify fire risks in a city/ town and evaluate working of a fire brigade station.
Presentation in the form of a report.
To identify fire risks in a high rise building and evaluate fire fighting, safety and
rescue measures provided.
Presentation in the form of a report.

17

To identify fire risks in a telephone exchange building and evaluate fire fighting,
safety and rescue measures provided.
Presentation in the form of a report.

To identify fire risks in a commercial complex/ mall building and evaluate fire
fighting, safety and rescue measures provided.
Presentation in the form of a report.

Learning Recourses:
1. IS/ INTERNATIONAL CODES/ WEBSITES:
NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA, AND BUILDING BYE LAWS OF THE CITY

18

COURSE NAME

: ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE

: FS

SEMESTER

: FIRST

SUBJECT TITLE

: FIRE FIGHTING DRILL

SUBJECT CODE

: --

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme

Examination Scheme

TH

TU

PR

PAPER
HRS.

TH

TEST

PR

OR

TW

TOTAL

05

50#

--

50@

100

RATIONALE:
Fire fighting drills is a core practical subject which gives practice to use various fire fighting
equipment and accessories which is useful in job .
OBJECTIVES:
The student will be able to:
1. Identify various fire fighting drills.
2. Select drill for proper event.
3. List various movements for a particular drill.
4. Label drill for equipments & squad.
5. Diagnoise errors in various drills.
6. Read various applications of drills.

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LEARNING STRUCTURE:

Applications

ACHIEVEMENT OF GOAL OF SAVING LIFE AND PROPERTY

Procedures

DRILLS AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE

Principles

UNIFORMITY AND DISCIPLINE

Concepts

TEAM WORK

DISCIPLINE IN FIRE SERVICE

Facts

Practical:
Sr.
NO.

Activity

TO IDENTIFY THE SQUAD DRILL AND TO VERIFY ITs APPLICATIONS

IN FIRE SERVICES : Identification of Squad Drill, working of Squad Drill,
Importance of Squad Drill. What is Squad, Procedure for Formation of Squad, File,
Rank, Sizing, Fallin, Fall Out, Types of Cautions given to the Squad.

TO IDENTIFY THE MOVEMENTS OF A SQUAD : Attention, Stand at

ease, Stand easy, Mark time, Double mark time, Right dress, Left
dress, Dress up, Open order march, Close order march, Forward
march, Backward march, Steps to the right, Steps to the left,
Directions of a Squad, Turning to the left, Turing to the right,
Right about turn, From the right number, As you were, Proving of
Parade
TO IDENTIFY THE MARCHING OF A SQUAD : Quick march, Double march,
Slow march, Right turn, Left turn, Halt, Forward, Break up, Change direction,
Change formation, Reformation of Squad, Saluting, Reporting, Getting on Parade,
Inspection Parade, Guard of honor.

TO PERFORM THE 4 MAN EXTENSION LADDER DRILL: Formation

of a Crew, Individual Working procedure on 'get to work
command', Ladder pitching Climbing, Rescue operation, Fire
fighting, Ventilation procedure, Ladder carrying, Drill, Report.

TO IDENTIFY DIFFERENT TYPES OF KNOTS AND LASHINGS

Rescue Knots : Bow line, Running Bow line, Bow line on the bight, Chair Knot
Self Rescue Knots : Slippery Hitch, Draw Hitch
Other Knots, loop, bends, hitch : loop, half hitch, thumb knot, figure of eight, Clove
hitch, rolling hitch, round turn two half hitch, fisherman's hitch, fisherman's
knot, waterman's hitch, timber hitch, cat's paw, sheep shank, single sheet
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bend, double sheet bend, reef knot, midshipman hitch, Construction and
application of GUIDE LINE

Learning Recourses:
1. Books:
Sr.
No.

Author

Title

Publisher

National Fire
Service College,
Nagpur

Fire fighting Drill Manual

--

--

Practical Fire Safety And Ground

Command Tips

--

A.S. Khan

Fire Fighters Drill Manual

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Prakashan,Shikohabad

COURSE NAME

: ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE

: FS

SEMESTER

: FIRST

SUBJECT TITLE

: FIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENTS

SUBJECT CODE

: --

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme

Examination Scheme

TH

TU

PR

PAPER
HRS.

TH

TEST

PR

OR

TW

TOTAL

05

50#

--

50@

100

RATIONALE:
A fire officer it is necessary to have complete knowledge of various fire fighting equipment and
machinery in terms of its working , use and maintenance. It is necessary for the students to have
hands on experience of operating this equipment. This practice will be of importance on the job.
OBJECTIVES:
The student will be able to:
1. Identify various fire service equipments.
2. Select fire service equipment for proper event.
3. List various uses for a particular fire service equipment.
4. Label various operations for a particular equipment.
5. Diagnoise faults in fire service equipment.
6. Read methods of maintenance of equipments.

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Applications

FIRE FIGHTING

Procedures

PRACTICALS

Principles

PRINCIPLES OF FIRE FIGHTINGAND RESCUE

Concepts

EXTINGUISH FIRE AT THE EARLIEST

LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY

Facts

Practical:
Sr.
No.

Activity
Perform Fire Fighting Hose Drill :
Hose Drill Actions: Lifting hose, Lowering hose, Carrying hose, Laying hose,
Connect hose, Disconnect hose, Under running, Remove the kink, Rolling.
Identification of different types of hose fittings and their uses.
Perform Hydrant Drills:
3 -man Hydrant Drill: Drill procedure with application of Hose and Hydrant
Fittings: Add one length of hose, Remove one length of hose, Replace the burst
Hose, Divide one line into two line using Dividing Breeching, Collect two line
into one line using Collecting Breeching, Hydrant Gears and its operation.
Perform Hydrant Drills:
4 -man Hydrant Drill: Drill procedure with application of Hose and Hydrant
Fittings: Add one length of hose, Remove one length of hose, Replace the burst
Hose, Divide one line into two line using Dividing Breeching, Collect two line
into one line using Collecting Breeching, Hydrant Gears and its operation,
Identification, Selection, Operation And Maintenance Of Fire
Extinguishers:
Identification of different types of Fire Extinguishers {Water Expelling type,
Foam type, DCP type, CO2 type} With respect to constructional feature,
capacity operation and use. in fires, It's effective application in extinguishment,
Recharging procedure, Care and Maintenance, Performance test, Hydraulic test,
Inspection procedure -Weekly, monthly, quarterly, half yearly, yearly
Fire Tender Drill
6 -man Water Tender Drill: Mounting procedure, Dismounting procedure,
Individual working procedure like -working with ladder, Application of different
types of signals applied during pump operation, working with B.A. set, Soft
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suction, Hard suction.

6

Identify Foam Making Branch Pipes

Protein Foam, Aqueous Film Forming Foam ( AFFF), Foam Making Branch 5X
(FB 5X) , Foam Making Branch 10 X (FB 10X) , Inline inductor, Pick -up -tube.

Learning Recourses:
Books:
Sr.
No.
1
2

Author

K.K.Vishwakarma

A.S. Khan

Title

Publisher

Fire Fighting Drill Manual

Practical Fire Safety And Ground
Commmand Tips
Fire Fighters Drill Manual

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