DIPLOMA IN FIRE & SAFETY MANAGEMENT

🔥 Diploma in Fire Safety Management

🎯 Objective

To equip students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in fire prevention, firefighting, rescue operations, and fire safety compliance in industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. The course also emphasizes management responsibilities in fire safety.

⏳ Duration

1 Year (Can be offered as Full-time, Part-time, or Distance Learning)

🎓 Eligibility

10th Pass (Minimum)

10+2 / ITI / Diploma holders in Engineering preferred

Working professionals in fire, safety, or security fields may also apply

🧠 Course Curriculum / Syllabus

📘 Module 1: Basics of Fire Science

Fire triangle and combustion process

Types and spread of fire

Classification of fire and extinguishing methods

📗 Module 2: Fire Prevention and Protection Systems

Fire detection and alarm systems

Fixed and portable firefighting systems (sprinklers, hydrants, extinguishers)

Fireproofing, compartmentalization, and safety signage

📙 Module 3: Industrial and Electrical Fire Safety

Fire hazards in factories, chemical plants, and warehouses

Electrical fire risks and mitigation

Hazardous material handling and fire load calculations

📕 Module 4: Safety Legislation and Compliance

National Building Code (NBC), Part IV – Fire Safety

Fire Services Act, Factories Act

BIS codes, IS 2190, IS 2189, and ISO standards

📘 Module 5: Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Planning

Fire risk analysis and mitigation strategies

Fire safety audit techniques

Emergency response and evacuation planning

📗 Module 6: Rescue Operations and First Aid

Search and rescue operations

Confined space rescue and casualty handling

First aid and CPR training

📙 Module 7: Fire Safety Management and Leadership

Role of Fire Safety Manager

Maintenance of records and fire logbooks

Fire drills, mock exercises, and team coordination

📕 Module 8: Practical Training / Project Work

Fire drill participation

Live fire extinguisher usage

Case study/project report on fire safety audit

🧪 Practical Training

Use of firefighting equipment (hose, pump, extinguisher)

Evacuation drill simulations

Visit to fire station/industry for practical exposure

🏛️ Institutes Offering the Course

All India Fire Service Training institute

State Fire Academies and Safety Training Institutes

Private UGC/AICTE-approved colleges

Safety institutes recognized by DGFASLI

💼 Career Opportunities

Fire Safety Officer / Supervisor

Fire & Rescue Technician

Safety Compliance Inspector

Industrial Firefighter

HSE Assistant (Health, Safety, Environment)

Airport, Hotel, or Hospital Fire Safety Manager

📜 Certification

After successful completion, students are awarded a Diploma in Fire Safety Management, which may be:

Recognized by universities, state boards, or technical councils

Useful for government and private job applications

Compliant with ISO 45001 and national safety standards

🚀 Career Pathways After This Course:

Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety

B.Sc. in Fire & Safety

Fire Officer / Sub Fire Officer Training

NEBOSH / IOSH International Certifications