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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: ONE YEAR WITH EFFECT FROM 2009 - 10
YEAR : FIRST DURATION : 32 WEEKS
PATTERN : FULL TIME - YEARLY SCHEME : E
TEACHING
EXAMINATION SCHEME
SR. Abbre SUB SCHEME
SUBJECT TITLE
NO. viation CODE PAPER TH (1) PR (4) OR (8) TW (9) SW
TH TU PR
HRS MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN (16009)
Fire Engineering
1 FES 13342 03 -- -- 03 100 50 -- -- -- -- -- --
Science
2 Industrial Safety ISF 13356 03 -- -- 03 100 50 -- -- -- -- -- --
Occupational Safety &
3 OSH 13357 03 -- -- 03 100 50 -- -- -- -- -- --
Health
4 Organisation & Acts ORA 13343 03 -- -- 03 100 50 -- -- -- -- -- --
Fire Prevention & 100
5 FPS 13344 03 -- -- 03 100 50 -- -- -- -- -- --
Protection Systems
6 Special Fire Hazards SFH 13347 03 -- -- 03 100 50 -- -- -- -- -- --
7 Fire Fighting Drills FFD 13348 -- -- 04 -- -- -- 50# 25 -- -- 50@ 25
8 Fire Service Equipments FSE 13349 -- -- 04 -- -- -- 50# 25 -- -- 50@ 25
9 Rescue Techniques RTC 13350 -- -- 04 -- -- -- 50# 25 -- -- 50@ 25
10 Project PRO 13351 -- -- 04 -- -- -- -- -- 50# 25 50@ 25
TOTAL 18 -- 16 -- 600 -- 150 -- 50 -- 200 -- 100
STUDENT CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK (FORMAL TEACHING): 34 HRS.
THEORY & PRACTICAL PERIODS OF 60 MINUTES EACH.
@ Internal Assessment, # External Assessment, Common to All Conventional Diploma, #* Online Examination, No Theory Examination.
TOTAL MARKS : 1100
Abbreviations: TH-Theory, TU- Tutorial, PR-Practical, OR-Oral, TW- Termwork, SW- Sessional Work

Conduct two class tests each of 25 marks for each theory subject. Sum of the total test marks of all subjects is to be converted out of 100 marks
as sessional work (SW).

Progressive evaluation is to be done by subject teacher as per the prevailing curriculum implementation and assessment norms.

Code number for TH, PR, OR and TW are to be given as suffix 1, 4, 8, 9 respectively to the subject code.

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COURSE NAME : ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE : FS
YEAR : FIRST
SUBJECT TITLE : FIRE ENGINEERING SCIENCE
SUBJECT CODE : 13342

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

PAPER
TH TU PR TH PR OR TW TOTAL
HRS.
03 -- -- 03 100 -- -- -- 100

NOTE:

Two tests each of 25 marks to be conducted as per the schedule given by MSBTE.

Total of tests marks for all theory subjects are to be converted out of 100 and to be entered in
mark sheet under the head Sessional Work. (SW)

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.

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LEARNING STRUCTURE:

Applications FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION AND FIRE FIGHTING

Procedures THEORY AND EXAMPLES

PRINCIPLES OF SCIENCE
Principles

Concepts
FIRE SCIENCE

Facts
LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY

Contents: Theory

Chapter Name of the Topic Hours Marks

Combustible Matter: Combustible Solids, Physical & Chemical
properties of Combustible solid, Combustible Solids wood, grass, fibers,
cloth, paper, rubber and plastics, hydrocarbons, Properties of
hydrocarbons, Magnesium, Zirconium, Sodium & Potassium, Zinc,
Aluminum etc.
Combustible Liquids: Physical & Chemical properties of Combustible
1 Liquids, Explosivity & flammability range, Flash point, fire point, Auto 12 14
ignition temperature, Spontaneous combustion, Combustible Liquids oils
& condensate, paints, Thinners, fuels, Solvents, chemicals,
petrochemicals, Alcohols,
Combustible Gases: Physical & Chemical properties of Combustible
Gases, Combustible gases Methane, Butane, Propane, Carbon dioxide,
Ethylene, Oxygen, Acetylene, Halogens, LPG.
Classification of Flammable materials, Classification of Explosives,
2 14 16
Hazardous Area classification, Divisions and Zones.
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,
3 14 12
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
4 of Fires, Types of extinguishing media or Agent, Principle of Fire 08 08
extinguishing methods.
Fire extinguishing methods: Principles of fire extinguishing methods,
Cooling, Starvation, Smothering (Blanketing), Retarding of chemical
chain reaction.
5 14 16
Fire extinguishing Media or Agent: Extinguishing property of water,
Characteristics of ideal liquid extinguishing agent, various forms of water
like solid stream, fog, spray.

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Foam: Types of foam concentrate, Expansion ratios, Physical & chemical

properties of foam, extinguishing property of foam, Uses.
6 Dry Chemical Powders: Types of DCP and their extinguishing property, 14 16
Uses. CO2 Property.

Hydraulics: Flow of water through pipes, Calculation of velocity and

7 flow Friction Loss , Velocity & Pressure , Water Hammer, Discharge 16 12
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
8 04 06
circuit, static electricity, lightning, Generation of electricity, A.C. , D.C.,
Heating effect of electricity.
Total 96 100

Learning Recourses:
Books:

Sr.
Author Title Publisher
No.
Institution of Fire
1 Fire Technology Chemistry & Combustion. --
Engineers
2 Kngsley Chemistry of Fire Engineering --
Akademia Books
3 -- Fire Service Manuals International Pvt.
Ltd.
B..lewis & G.Ven,
4 Cases of Combustion, Flame & Explosion Academic Press
Elbe
5 Bush Introduction of Fire Science --
6 C.W Bahme Fire officers guide to dangerous chemicals NFPA
Low Expanssion Foam, National Fire
7 NFPA NFPA
Protection Association, Volume 11
Carbondioxide Extinguishing Systems,
8 NFPA National Fire Protection Association, NFPA
Volume 12
Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems,
9 NFPA National Fire Protection Association, NFPA
Volume 17
10 HMSO Manual of firemanship part- 6 c HMSO
National Safety
11 National safety council Manual --
Council
12 Walter Fire- Fundamentals & Control --
Concepts and Calculations, Fire Service Technip Books
13 Mishra
Hdraulics. 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

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3. IS/ INTERNATIONAL CODES/ WEBSITES

Is 4308:1982 Specification for dry powder for fire fighting (1st revision)
Dec. 1998.
Is 4861:1984 Specification for dry powder for fighting fires in burning
metals (1 st revision) June 2000.
Is 4989(Part-I):
1985 Specification for foam concentrate (compound) for
producing mechanical foam for fire fighting Part-I,
Protein foam (2 nd 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.

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COURSE NAME : ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE : FS
YEAR : FIRST
SUBJECT TITLE : INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
SUBJECT CODE : 13356

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

PAPER
TH TU PR TH PR OR TW TOTAL
HRS.
03 -- -- 03 100 -- -- -- 100

NOTE:

Two tests each of 25 marks to be conducted as per the schedule given by MSBTE.

Total of tests marks for all theory subjects are to be converted out of 100 and to be entered in
mark sheet under the head Sessional Work. (SW)

RATIONALE:
Acquire the Knowledge, Skill and Mechanism of functioning of machine, tools and safe use of the
same, Accident, ppes, Work permits, factories act etc.

OBJECTIVES:
Equipping students with skills and techniques for:
1. To prevent accident while working at different levels by following work permit systems.
2. Ventilation: Health hazards due to improper ventilation. Types of ventilation, measurement of
thermal environment and preventive measures.
3. Noise Pollution: Hazard due to noise. Monitoring of the noise level and preventive measures to be
taken.
4. This topic deal with the work environment in shops. Physical hazards in the shop and preventive
measures.

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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 Name of the Topic Hours Marks

Safety Organisation
Safety Policy and Procedures, Management Objectives and Planning,
1 08 08
Safety committee, First Aid Facilities Employee Involvement,
Documentation and Information Control, Safety awareness.
Area Classifications:
Introduction, Controlled Area, Restricted Area, Hazardous
Area,
Non-Hazardous Area, Hazardous Area Classification, Class,
Grouping Of Flammable Or Combustible Materials:
Class I Materials Gases And Vapors
2 Class Ii Materials - Dust 12 14
Class Iii Combustible Fibers
Division:
Relationship Between Division And Zone
Area Classification For Work Permits
Work Permit Area
Work Permit Free Area
Important features of Factories Act 1948 only in relation to
3 06 06
Industrial Safety.
Code Of Practice (Safe Work Practices) For Safety In Industries
and important Features of Formats for Work Permit System, for Hot
4 Work, Cold Work, Vessel Entry, Working at Height, Excavations, Safety 10 12
Tag System, salient features of Safe Operating Procedures. Management
of Noise. OISD 105.
HAZCHEM CODE: Importance of Hazchem, Objectives of
5 06 06
Hazchem, Basic features of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).
Transportation Of Hazardous Materials: Tramp card, Guidelines
6 06 06
of United Nations in Transportation of Hazardous Material.
Machine Guarding:
Principles in machine guarding. Type of guards. Guarding of different
7 06 06
types of machinery

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Principles of Accidents Prevention:

Definition: Incident, accident, injury, dangerous, occurrences,
unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, error, oversight, mistakes etc.
Incident Control and duties/ functions of ICOs (Incident control
officer) Duties of operation, liaison and report to control room and
competent authority.
Accident Prevention:
Theories/Models of accident occurrences. Principles of accident
Prevention. Accident and Financial implication Measurement and
Evaluation of Performance.
8 18 18
Definition of Accident, Reportable, Non- Reportable, Fatal, Non-Fatal.
Near miss accident. Lost time accident. Disabling Injury.
Temporary Disablement and Permanent Disablement Partial and Total
Disablement.
Major Accident Hazards (MAH) (KEY ELEMENTS)
Major Accident Control: Definition, Major Accident Hazards,
Identification and Assessment of MAH Units. Role of Govt.,10
Role of Management, Local Authorities and Public.
Investigation of accident.
Accident statistics and its importance
Working at Heights:
Incidence of accidents. Safety features associated with ladders, scaffolds,
9 12 12
safety belt and Full body safety harness.
Working on roofs, Other safety requirements while working at heights.
Personal protective and safety equipments: Introduction, Principal
requirement of PPE, type of PPE, Non respiratory type, head, eye, ear,
body protection, Leather, Asbestos and PVC Apron, Full protection
system, Foot wear, Hand protection, Head (Helmet, footwear & gloves),
10 Respiratory type, selection of respirator, oxygen deficiency, Various 12 12
types of ppes, their importance and uses.
Safety goggles, Ear plugs, mufflers, canisters, chemical resistant suits,
Threshold limit values, IDLH, Study of Indian specification of Fireman
axe and fire hook.
Total 96 100

Learning Resources:
Sr. Title
Author Publisher
No.
Safety code for Scaffolds
1 Heinrich H.W Ladders IS : 3696
and Ladders
The Fundamental Causative The British Journal
2 Antiac(Lepburn, H.A.) Factors of an Industrial Industrial Safety, Vol. I, No.
Accidents 13, 1950.
The British Journal of
The Myth of Accident
3 Ghiselli, F.E
Proneness
Industrial Safety, Vol. 6,
No. 71, 1963
Charles C. Thomas Co.,
4 Schulzinger M.S The Accident Syndrome
Springfield, 111, 1956.
Early Warning Smoke detection
5 Nilesh B. Ukunde --
cum Fire Alarm System
6 OISD 1551 Personal Protective Equipments
7 OISD 1552 Respiratory Protection

Website Address
1. http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/machineguarding/index.html
2. http://www.machinetoolsupplier.com/Buy-Used-Machine-Tools-and-CNCMachines-
3. http://www.noise-vibration.co.uk/
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COURSE NAME : ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE : FS
YEAR : FIRST
SUBJECT TITLE : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH
SUBJECT CODE : 13357

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

PAPER
TH TU PR TH PR OR TW TOTAL
HRS.
03 -- -- 03 100 -- -- -- 100

NOTE:

Two tests each of 25 marks to be conducted as per the schedule given by MSBTE.

Total of tests marks for all theory subjects are to be converted out of 100 and to be entered in
mark sheet under the head Sessional Work. (SW)

RATIONALE:
Acquire the Knowledge, skill in knowing the diseases related to work and occupation, Paramedics, ppes,
etc.

OBJECTIVES:
Equipping students with skills and techniques for:
1. To prevent accident while working at different levels by following work permit systems.
2. Ventilation: Health hazards due to improper ventilation. Types of ventilation, measurement of
thermal environment and preventive measures.
3. Noise Pollution: Hazard due to noise. Monitoring of the noise level and preventive measures to be
taken.
4. This topic deal with the work environment in shops. Physical hazards in the shop and preventive
measures.

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LEARNING STRUCTURE:

Applications FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION AND FIRE FIGHTING

Procedures THEORY AND EXAMPLES

Principles PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Concepts HUMAN PHYOSIOLOGY AND OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES

Facts LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY

Content - Details
Chapter Name of the Topic Hours Marks
Paramedics: Study of paramedics and
approach to casualty, structure and function of human body,
Respiration, Circulatory system and Asphyxia, Dressings
1 20 24
and Bandages, Wounds, bleeding and shock, Injuries of
bones(fractures), Injuries to muscles and joints, Nervous
system and unconsciousness, Burns and Scalds, Poisoning.
Occupational Health:
Definition: As per WHO/ILO
History of Occupational Health-Global Perspective and Indian Perspective.
2 Status of Occupational Health in India 06 06
At Central Level
At State Level
At factory level
Environmental Aspects:
1. Toxicology
2. Thermal Hazards
3. Ventillation
3 4. More common occupational diseases & illness 08 06
5. Respirators
6. Noise control
7. Radiation
8. Heat & Noise
Toxicology: Toxic material, Types of toxicity: Acute, Chronic, Route of
entry, Doses, Dose threshold, Lethal Dose LD50, Lethal concentration LC50
Corrosives
Asphyxiates: Simple, Chemical
Target organ chemicals: Hepatotoxins, Neurotoxins
Hematopoietic system hazards
4 Carcinogens 12 12
Sensitisers
Irritants
Reproductive toxins: Mutagens, Teratogens
Threshold Limit Values- TLV-TWA
TLV-C
TLV-STEL

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Heat Stress: Wet Bulb Globe Temperature

Natural wet bulb temperature
Dry bulb temperature
Globe temperature
5 10 10
Calculation of WGBT using WB, DB & GT
Permissible heat exposure, Protective clothing
Ventillation
Calculation of volumetric flow rate
More common occupational disease & illness:
Brucellosis, ringworm & fever
Asbestosis
Siderosis
Byssinosis
Dermatosis
6 12 12
Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL): Temporary threshold shift,
Permenant threshold shift
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Narcosis
Hypothermia
Leukemia
Respirators:
7 18 20
Noise: Definition of sound, decibles, Dicible addition.
Continues and impulse noise. The effect of noise on man. Measurement
8 10 10
and evaluation of noise. Noise isolation. Noise absorption techniques,
silencers. Practical aspects of control of noise.
Total 96 100

Learning Resources:
Sr. Title
Author
No.
1 Paul a. Erickson Occupational Safety & Health

2 Gayle Woodside Environmental Health & Safety Portable Handbook

3 Charles D. Reese Handbook of OSHA construction safety & Health

4 John Cadick Electrical Safety Handbook

Hazardous waste operations & Emergency response
5 Christian L. Hackman
Manual
6 Charles D. Reese Accident/ Incident Prevention Technique

7 JJ Keller & Associates 1910 OSHA Guide

8 Peter H. Wald Physical & Biological Hazards of Workplace

American Management
9 The Safety Managers Handbook
Association
10 Richard Eunis Locking out & Tagging out Accidents

Website Address
1. http://www.warwickic system.com
2. http://www.Bupa_Intl.com
3. http://www.aiha.org/content/topics/safety
4. http://www.edu.au/library/faculty/pdf/chs/fac_osh_subjguide

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Bioavailability, bioaccessibility and mobility of environmental contaminants (2007)

A comprehensive guide to the hazardous properties of chemical substances (2007)
Dust explosions in the process industries (2003)
Engineering catastrophes: causes and effects of major accidents(2005)
Evaluation of the effects and consequences of major accidents in industrial plants (2007)
Health and safety pocket book(2006)
Human factors and behavioural safety (2007)
Human safety and risk management (2006)
Introduction to ergonomics (2003)
Introduction to human factors and ergonomics for engineers (2008)
Job hazard analysis: a guide for voluntary compliance and beyond (2007)
Learning from accidents(2001)
Lu's basic toxicology(2002)
A manager's guide to health & safety at work(2005)
Managing health and safety: learning made simple(2007)
Occupational hygiene and risk management (2004) Author: Tranter, M. note: 1 simultaneous
user access
Prevention of accidents through experience feedback(2000)
Risk assessment for environmental health (2007)
Tolley's handbook of disaster and emergency management (2006)
Tolley's practical risk assessment handbook

Select Journal Title from the catalogue and type the journal name.
Accident analysis and prevention
Annals of occupational hygiene
Archives of environmental & occupational health
Ergonomics
International archives of occupational and environmental health
International journal of environmental health research
International journal of industrial ergonomics
International journal of injury control and safety promotion
International journal of occupational and environmental health
Journal of environmental science and health
Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
Journal of occupational health and safety, Australia and New Zealand
Journal of occupational health psychology
Journal of occupational science
Journal of safety research
Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A.
Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part B, Critical reviews
Noise & health
Occupational and environmental medicine
Occupational hazards
Occupational health review (Print JOO S613.62 OCC)
Occupational medicine
Safety & health practitioner
Safety science
Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health
Work
Work and stress

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Referencing/Research

Referencing @ ECU Library

ECU Referencing Guide
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association- Library holds print copies
APA style guide to electronic references (pdf)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

14.1 The Constitution of India contains specific provisions on occupational Safety and health of workers
(Box 14.1). The Directorate
General of Mines Safety (DGMS) and the Directorate General of Factory Advice Service and Labour
Institutes (DGFASLI), the two field organisations of Ministry of Labour strive to achieve the principles
enshrined in the Constitution of India in the area of occupational safety and health in mines, factories
and ports.

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COURSE NAME : ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE : FS
YEAR : FIRST
SUBJECT TITLE : ORGANISATION AND ACTS
SUBJECT CODE : 13343

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

PAPER
TH TU PR TH PR OR TW TOTAL
HRS.
03 -- -- 03 100 -- -- -- 100

NOTE:

Two tests each of 25 marks to be conducted as per the schedule given by MSBTE.

Total of tests marks for all theory subjects are to be converted out of 100 and to be entered in
mark sheet under the head Sessional Work. (SW)

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. Identify job responsibilities.
2. Select proper personnel.
3. List equipments.
4. Label records.
5. Diagnose the events.
6. 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

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Contents: Theory

Chapter Name of the Topic Hours Marks

Fire Service Organization: Fire service organization, State & Municipal,
1 its functions, requirement thereof, Wings of Fire service organization, 10 10
Chain of commands.
Fire Service Administration and Management: Duties and
responsibilities and fundamentals of Fire station management, Public
2 10 12
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
3 10 12
discipline in connection thereof, Definition of discipline, Motivation &
decision making, Standard Operating Procedures.
Fire Service Training: Need of training, Classification of training,
4 Training Methodology, Methods of Instructions, Fire reports & 10 10
Statistics.
Incident Control and duties/ functions of ICOs ( Incident control
officer)
5 10 12
Duties of operation, liaison and report to control room and competent
authority. Watch Room procedure, Fire calls handling procedure.
Ground communication: Design of Communication system of Fire
6 Control Room, Duties and responsibilities of ground in charge, Mobile 08 08
van.
7 Disaster: General features of Disasters, Types and Impact of disasters- 04 04
Man made Disasters: Chemical Disaster: Example of Bhopal Gas
tragedy, Accidents : Railway, roadway & airway, Nuclear radiation,
Diseases
8 Natural Disasters- Earthquakes in Maharashtra and Gujrat, Tsunami on 08 08
26th Dec. 2004, Cyclones of Andhra Pradesh and Orrisa, Flood disasters
in India. Problems in Disasters and disaster preparedness.
Organisation and Functions of Disaster Management in India.
Disaster Planning and Cycle- Administration for Disaster Management,
Planning for preparedness, (Emergency, Response, Rehabilitation,
9 Mitigation, Development, Preparedness- Education and Training, Social 08 08
Awareness, Communication and Warning systems. Amalgamation of
HAM System.
Fire Acts.: Basic knowledge of acts, regulations, rules and orders which
are related to fire service administration and operation, Factories act,
10 08 08
Petroleum act, calcium carbide act, Explosives act, Temporary structures
act, Cinema photography act, General Insurance Cos.
Investigation of Fire :
Introduction, Importance and reasons for thorough investigation, Process
of investigation, Source of ignition, Role of scientific forensic laboratory
11 in the investigation of fires, Preparation of investigation report, Arson-its 10 08
meaning and detection, motives, Role of fire officer in investigation of
arson fires.

Total 96 100

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Learning Recourses:

1. Books:

Sr.
Author Title Publisher
No.
Memorandum of Emergency Fire Brigade
1 HMSO HMSO
Organisation
Operation of Small Community Fire
2 NFPA NFPA
Department
3 James Brodio Fundamentals of Modern Management
4 NFPA Management in Fire Service NFPA
5 John Training Fire Leadership --
6 Charles Fire Fighting Strategy & Leadership --
7 BS Mathur Principles of Management --
8 HMSO The Fire Chiefs Handbook : IVth Edition. --
9 NFPA Municipal Fire Safety Organization NFPA
10 NFPA Public Fire Safety Organization NFPA
11 NFPA Industrial Fire Brigade Training Manual NFPA
12 HMSO Manual of firemanship HMSO
Akademia Books
13 -- Fire Service Manuals
International Pvt. Ltd.
14 Thomas D. Schneid Fire and Emergency Law Case Book --
15 Grant Fire Service Administration ---

2. VIDEO CASSETTES/ CDS

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

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COURSE NAME : ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE : FS
YEAR : FIRST
SUBJECT TITLE : FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION SYSTEM
SUBJECT CODE : 13344

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

PAPER
TH TU PR TH PR OR TW TOTAL
HRS.
03 -- -- 03 100 -- -- -- 100

NOTE:

Two tests each of 25 marks to be conducted as per the schedule given by MSBTE.

Total of tests marks for all theory subjects are to be converted out of 100 and to be entered in
mark sheet under the head Sessional Work. (SW)

RATIONALE:
It is always said that prevention is better than cure and as such the students of this course must also
know how to prevent fire to avoid losss of property and human beings. Thsu must also know how to provide
protection in the event of a fire.

OBJECTIVES:
The student will be able to:
1. Identify the causes of fire
2. Select proper protection facilities.
3. List prevention activities.
4. Label instructions & safety signs.
5. Diagnoise the faults in the system.
6. Read rules & regulation.

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LEARNING STRUCTURE:

Applications FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

THEORY
Procedures

Principles PRINCIPLES OF FIRE FIGHTING

PREVENT/ EXTINGUISH FIRE AT THE EARLIEST

Concepts

Facts LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY

Contents: Theory

Chapter Name of the Topic Hours Marks

Fire Prevention and Protection: Organization for fire prevention,
inspection enforcement of codes, public education and community
relation, Fire loading, Access for fire fighting, Causes of fire & their
preventive methods General fire prevention measures, and house
1 keeping, Standing fire orders, fire practice and mutual aid scheme, 16 18
Fire Prevention and Protection for flammable Gas & Liquid plants.
Speccial fire prevention & protection requirments for Hazardous
material warehouses. Ventilation, entrance & exits, Types of storages
& various methods of stacking of goods.
Detection System: Need of detection system in fire service,
Automatic fire detectors, General Principle of working of common
detectors, Various types of detectors viz. heat detectors, Smoke
2 16 18
detector, photo-electric relay, ionization chamber, their operational
principle, Infra-red heat detectors, General test for heat detectors.
DPITC of fire alarm system.
Fire Fighting Installations and maintenance: Various components of
a smoke detection system, Study of Code of Practice for Selection,
3 Installation and maintenance of Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm 12 12
System I.S. 2189 / 1988, Deluge system, Drenchers, sprinkler system
IS 9972-2002
Water Supply: Water supply from designing point of view, Types of
4 Water supplies, IS 9668-1990 provision & Maintenance of water 6 08
supply for fire fighting.
Fire Hydrant System: Hydrants, IS 908-1975 Fire hydrant stand post
type, IS 909-1992 sluice valve type, IS 5714-1981 Hydrant stand
5 pipe , Screw down type as per IS, I.S. 13039-1991 External Hydrant 14 14
system provision & Maintenance
DPITC of fire hydrant system

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Pumps: Definition, Working Principles of Pumps, Types of Pumps,

Positive Displacement Pump, Force Pump, Lifts Pump, Rotary
6 12 12
Pump, Submersible pumps etc., Centrifugal pump, Multistage
pumps, Characteristics of centrifugal pump.
7 Primers: Process of priming 04 04
Standard test for pumps: Output test, Vacuum test and deep lift test,
Care & maintenance of the pump & fault finding, Various types of
8 Pressure gauges, Primers - Reciprocating primer, Exhaust ejector 10 06
primer, Water ring primer and Rotary primer, Uses, Advantages &
disadvantages of various primers.
First Aid Fire Fighting System [ Hose Reel ]: Details of F.A. Fire
9 Fighting System & its use, Rising Mains : Down Comer, Wet Riser, 06 08
Dry Riser
Total 96 100

Learning Recourses:
Books:
Sr.
Author Title Publisher
No.
1 BIS NBC-Part IV --
2 JJ Williams General Fire Hazards and Fire Protection --
Kesteren Fire
3 Fire Prevention Notes for Industrial Premises NFPA
Brigade
4 NFPA Fire Prevention Hand Book NFPA
5 Enrnest Beam Ltd. Fire Prevention Standard Recommendations --
Early Warning Smoke Detection cum Fire Alarm
6 Nilesh B. Ukunde --
System
7 -- Hand book of Fire Protection NFPA
Automation - A Challenge to Fire Protection
8 Warre J Baker --
Engineers
Fire Protection- Technical Information and Useful
9 Mather & Platt. --
General Knowledge
10 HMSO Fire protection in Factory Buildings HMSO
11 Crosby-Fiske Forster Hand Book of Fire Protection. --
12 Danna & Milne Industrial Fire Hazzards --
13 Rof Jensen Fire protection for the design professional --
14 Willium K. Bare Introduction to Fire science and Fire protection --
15 Bryan Fire Suppression & Detection System --
16 Dennis P. Nelan Encyclopedia of Fire Protection --
17 Devid Diamentas Fire Prevention: Inspection and Code Enforcement --
18 Dubay Autoatic Sprinkler Syste, Handbook 2002m --

IS/ INTERNATIONAL CODES/ WEBSITES:

IS 6382:1984 Code of practice for design and installation of fixed carbon

dioxide fire extinguishing system. (1st Revision)
IS 15105-2002 Design and installation of fixed automatic sprinkler fire
extinguishing system
IS 2175:1988 Specification for heat sensitive fire detectors for use in
automatic detectors for use in automatic alarm system
(2nd Revision)
IS 2189:1999 Code of practice for selection installation and maintenance of
automatic fire detection and alarm system (2nd Revision)
IS 9457:1980 Safety colours and safety signs.
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COURSE NAME : ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERIN

COURSE CODE : FS
YEAR : FIRST
SUBJECT TITLE : SPECIAL FIRE HAZARDS
SUBJECT CODE : 13347

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

PAPER
TH TU PR TH PR OR TW TOTAL
HRS.
03 -- -- 03 100 -- -- -- 100

NOTE:

Two tests each of 25 marks to be conducted as per the schedule given by MSBTE.

Total of tests marks for all theory subjects are to be converted out of 100 and to be entered in
mark sheet under the head Sessional Work. (SW)

RATIONALE:
Recently new types of industries have come up such as petrochemical, atomic, gas stations etc. In
summer season fires due to dust and dry wood occur. These are special types of fires. There are also
incidences of gas/petrol leakage causing fire and accidents. The study of this subject will enable the students
to acquire relevant knowledge.

OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify various special hazards..
2. Select prevention & protection measures
3. List various fire fighting equipments.
4. Label nature & behaviour of special hazards.
5. Diagnose the cause of fire in special hazards.
6. Read precautions while handling special hazards.

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LEARNING STRUCTURE:

Use appropriate methods for avoiding leakage and accidents. Fire

Applications
prevention under abnormal conditions

Procedures Special methods of operation and safety

Principles
Principles Of Fire Prevention And Fire Fighting

Concepts Leakage, accident and fire and their prevention

Special types of industries and High rise buildings

Facts

Contents: Theory

Chapter Name of the Topic Hours Marks

Explosives: General classification of explosives, Low Explosives,
1 High Explosives, IEDs, Type of explosives viz. gelatin, dynamite 10 10
TNT, Plastic Explosives, RDX.
Dust Fires:, Dust and gas explosion, Nature and behavior of dust,
2 Causes of dust explosion and fires, Explosions suppression system, 06 08
Preventive measures, Precautions while fire fighting,
LPG and LPG bottling plant : Properties of LPG, Nature and behavior
3 in fire, Fire prevention and protection in bottling plant, Safety in 12 12
bottling plant, Storage of LPG, Hazards of LPG.
Petrochemical Plants and Refinery Fires: Fire safety of vehicle at first
entrance at petrochemical plant and refinery, Fire preventive and
4 14 14
protective measures in and around plant, Pool of liquid, flowing liquid,
thin film of liquid & confined liquid burning rates, BLEVE, VCE,
Fire Risks at Airports: Types of Aircraft, Basic fire hazards, jettison,
nature of air crash, Access and escape / egress problems, Safety
belts, Ejection seat, Rescue and fire fighting technique, Special
5 10 10
problems in nuclear, weapons, Hazards at air ports, Protection of
hangers, Refueling and de-fueling & draining out of fuel in aircraft,
Rescue and fire fighting equipments kept at airports.
Radioactivity : Nature of radioactivity, Radioactive materials, Decay,
half life, period, Alfa, Beta, Gamma radiation, Radiation detectors,
6 08 08
Biological effect of radiation, Fire fighting procedure and safety
precaution in case of radiation hazards like preparation of zones,
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shielding, evacuation etc. fires in radioactive materials, Special Team

Forest & Rural Fires : Fire fighting difficulties, Causes of fires,
7 06 06
Equipments & appliances useful in forest and rural fires.
Fire Risks in High Rise Buildings: Study of National Building Code of
8 India with specific reference to part IV: Classification of buildings as 10 12
per NBC.
Hazards in High Rise Buildings: Domestic and fire fighting water
9 10 10
storage, Lift and firemans lift, Compartmentation and refuge area.
Means of Escape: Evacuation drill in HRB and precautions, type of
exit, their location and travel distance, Roof exits, probable means of
10 10 10
escape and their maintenance.
Pressurized Lobbies & AHU Units
Total 96 100

Learning Recourses:

1. Books:

Sr.
Author Title Publisher
No.
1 BIS National Building Code of India 2005 --
2 E.N.C.J. Bird Fire in Building --
3 Egan Concept in Building Fire Safety --
4 Rangwala Building Construction --
5 NFPA High Rise Buildings Fires and Fire Safety NFPA
Institution Of Relevant Code of practices for Fire safety of
6 I.S.I.
Engineers Building
7 -- B.E. Project of related subject --
Adam and Charles
8 Fire Safety in Building --
Black
Means of Escape in case of Fire in Offices Shops
9 HMSO HMSO
& Railway Premises
10 NFPA Fire Safety in High Rise Buildings NFPA
Institution Of
11 Means of Escape - A guide for Fire Authorities I.F.E.
Engineers
12 HMSO Behaviour of Structural Steel in Fire Symposium HMSO
Manual of Safety Requirement in theatres and
13 HMSO HMSO
other places of Public Entertainment
14 UNISEF Fire & Fire Risers UNISEF
15 -- T.A.C. standard & rules. --
16 NFPA National Fire Code of Sprinklers NFPA
17 NFPA Fire Protection of Storage Buildings NFPA
18 NFPA Fire Protection for High Bay Ware-Houses NFPA
19 Hawley Hazardous Material Incidents --
20 Hawley Hazardous materials Response and Operation --

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.

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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, 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

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COURSE NAME : ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE : FS
YEAR : FIRST
SUBJECT TITLE : FIRE FIGHTING DRILL
SUBJECT CODE : 13348

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

PAPER
TH TU PR TH PR OR TW TOTAL
HRS.
-- -- 04 -- -- 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.

LEARNING STRUCTURE:

Applications ACHIEVEMENT OF GOAL OF SAVING LIFE AND PROPERTY

Procedures DRILLS AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE

Principles UNIFORMITY AND DISCIPLINE

TEAM WORK
Concepts

Facts
DISCIPLINE IN FIRE SERVICE

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Practical:

Sr.
Activity
NO.
TO IDENTIFY THE SQUAD DRILL AND TO VERIFY ITs APPLICATIONS IN FIRE
SERVICES : Identification of Squad Drill, working of Squad Drill, Importance of Squad
1 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
2 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,
3 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
4 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
5 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 bend, double sheet bend, reef knot,
midshipman hitch, Construction and application of GUIDE LINE

Learning Recourses:

1. Books:

Sr.
Author Title Publisher
No.
National Fire
1 Service College, Fire fighting Drill Manual --
Nagpur
Practical Fire Safety And Ground
2 -- --
Command Tips
Agni Seva
3 A.S. Khan Fire Fighters Drill Manual Prakashan,Shikohabad

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COURSE NAME : ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE : FS
YEAR : FIRST
SUBJECT TITLE : FIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENTS
SUBJECT CODE : 13349

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

PAPER
TH TU PR TH PR OR TW TOTAL
HRS.
-- -- 04 -- -- 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.

Learning Structure:

FIRE FIGHTING
Applications

Procedures PRACTICALS

Principles PRINCIPLES OF FIRE FIGHTINGAND RESCUE

Concepts
EXTINGUISH FIRE AT THE EARLIEST

Facts LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY

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Practical:

Sr.
Activity
No.
Perform Fire Fighting Hose Drill :
Hose Drill Actions: Lifting hose, Lowering hose, Carrying hose, Laying hose, Connect hose,
1 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
2 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
3 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
4
effective application in extinguishment, Recharging procedure, Care and Maintenance,
Performance test, Hydraulic test, Inspection procedure -Weekly, monthly, quarterly, half yearly,
yearly
To Identify The Use Of Fire Service Ladders
Types of ladders, their construction, uses, identification of parts, care and maintenance
5
of ladders.

To Carry Out Four Men Ladder Drill

6 Formation of crew, individual working procedure on get to work command, ladder pitching,
climbing, rescue operation, fire fighting, ventilation procedure, ladder carrying, drill report.
To Carry Out Standard Tests of Ladder
7
String test, round test, standard line test, acceptance test, deflection test.
Fire Tender Drill
6 -man Water Tender Drill: Mounting procedure, Dismounting procedure, Individual working
8
procedure like -working with ladder, Application of different types of signals applied during
pump operation, working with B.A. set, Soft suction, Hard suction.
Identify Foam Making Branch Pipes
Protein Foam, Aqueous Film Forming Foam ( AFFF), Foam Making Branch 5X (FB 5X) , Foam
9
Making Branch 10 X (FB 10X) , Inline inductor, Pick -up -tube.

Learning Recourses:

Books:

Sr.
Author Title Publisher
No.
1 NFSC Fire Fighting Drill Manual --
Practical Fire Safety And Ground
2 -- --
Command Tips
Agni Seva
3 A.S. Khan Fire Fighters Drill Manual Prakashan,Shikohabad

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COURSE NAME : ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERIN

COURSE CODE : FS
YEAR : FIRST
SUBJECT TITLE : RESCUE TECHNIQUES
SUBJECT CODE : 13350

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

PAPER
TH TU PR TH PR OR TW TOTAL
HRS.
-- -- 04 -- -- 50# -- 50@ 100

RATIONALE:
Rescue of people caught in fire or in disaster is very important. The hands on drills through this
practical will help to handle the live situations effectively and efficiently
OBJECTIVES:
The student will be able to
1. Identify various rescue techniques.
2. Select rescue techniques for proper event.
3. List rescue techniques for a particular event.
4. Label importance of rescue techniques.
5. Diagnoise errors in various rescue techniques.
6. Read various applications of rescue techniques.

LEARNING STRUCTURE:

Applications WHEREEVER LIFE IS IN DANGER

PRACTICALS
Procedures

Principles PRINCIPLES OF RESCUE AND PARAMEDICS

Concepts
SAVING LIFE

Facts LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY

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Practical:

A: BREATHING APPARATUS SET:

Practical 1: To Study Breathing Apparatus Set

Study, working, identification of different parts of BA, Donning Procedure, Pre-Entry Test, BACO, Tally,
Searching operation procedure with Guide Line and Personnel Line, Entrapped Procedure, Use of Y
manifold.

B: SMALL GEARS

Practical 2 : Study Of Small Gears Used In Fire Service

Grouping of Small Gears with examples Fireman Axe, Ceiling Hook, Drag Hook, Fire Beater, Door
Breaker, Steel shod lever, Pad Lock Remover, Persuader, Spreader, Cutter, Bending Bar, Quick Release
Knife, Shears, Bolt cutter, Search light, Focusing light.

Study of hydraulically operated small gears and their use in Rescue Operation Care and Maintenance of
small gears

FIRST AID

Practical 1: Bandages And Their Respective Uses

Rolling Bandages: Width of roller bandage, application Simple spiral, Reverse spiral, Figure of Eight,
Triangular bandages for the scalp, for the forehead, Eye, cheek or any part which is found in shape, Front
or back of the chest, for the shoulder, for the elbow, for the hand, fore the hip and groin, for the knee, for the
foot, stump, types of slings and its application, Arm sling, Collar and cuff sling, Triangular Sling,
improvised Sling.

Practical 2 : Resuscitation Procedures

Methods of artificial Respiration like Holger Nielson Method.

Schaefers Method, Sylvesters Method, Mouth to Mouth, Eves rocking stretcher Method, Emerson
Method.

Practical 3: To Perform Drill For Transportation Of Casualties

4-man Stretcher Drill Objectives, Equipment, Drill procedure by individual No.1 to No.4 Rescuer,
Loading Casualties to the Ambulance

Learning Recourses:
Books:

Sr.
Author Title
No.
1 HMSO Fire fighting Drill Manual
2 -- Practical Fire Safety And Ground Command Tips

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COURSE NAME : ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE : FS
YEAR : FIRST
SUBJECT NAME : PROJECT
SUBJECT CODE : 13351

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

PAPER
TH TU PR TH PR OR TW TOTAL
HRS.
-- -- 04 -- -- -- 50# 50@ 100

Rationale: Project Is A Core Practical Which Is Useful In Job .

Objectives:
1. To Identify Project
2. To Select Project As Per Utility.
3. To List Uses In Practical Life.
4. To Label Importance Of Project.
5. To Diagnoise Shortcomings In Project
6. To Read Relevent Literature About Project.

LEARNING STRUCTURE:

Applications ENHANSEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL SKILLS

Procedures VISITING, COLLECTING DATA AND ITs APPLLICATION

Principles SELF STUDY AND APPLICATION

Concepts LEARN

Facts APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE

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Project Work

ANY ONE

1. Lighting installation used in any Industry (LPG Bottling plant / Steel plant / Explosive plant /
Chemical or petro-chemical plant / Engineering plant / Refinery / Textile Industry etc.)

2. Project work on installation, servicing and maintenance of portable fire extinguisher installed in
industry/buildings/malls.

3. Project work on any city fire brigade service.

4. Project work on Fire Safety for storage of Hazardous goods in Industry.

5. Project work on fire prevention and protection procedures adopted in an industry for handling,
storage and processing of hazardous chemicals.

6. Project work on On Site Emergency Plan of a Chemical / Explosive / Steel Industry.

7. Project work on study of fire hazards associated in industrial process / activities and safety
precautions taken for these hazards.

8. Project work on On Site Emergency Plan of a Chemical / Explosive / Steel Industry.

9. Project work on Disaster Management Plan of an Industry.

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