Annexure 26Syllabus for Fire Prevention Course

Capacity

: 20 Seats

Duration

: 6 Weeks (including industrial visit of one week, the trainees are attached to a major Fire Service anywhere in India).

Objective

133

: This course is intended to impart training for the personnel in Managerial/Executive cadre in Industrial establishments who are directly concerned with the technical and operational aspects of Fire Prevention, Protection and Fire Fighting.

: Age :

a) Not less than 30 years.

b) Should be sponsored by reputed Industries / Organisation.

c) Should be holding the rank of Factory Inspectors / Engineer / Plant Designer / Architect / Security Officer / Insurance Surveyor / Safety Manager in well established industry.

d) Should be physically fit to participate in drills and practicals.

Assessment of Fire Hazard, Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System, Causes of Fires and Arson Detection, Chemistry of Combustion, Dust Explosion, Fire Drills in Industrial Establishments, Fire Insurance, Fire Prevention Design Exercises, Fire Prevention Legislation, Fire Protection, Fire Protection Design in Industries, Fire Protection in Petro Chemical Industry, Fire Pumps, Fire Risk of Electricity, Fixed Fire Fighting Installations, Hazardous Goods, Hose and Hose Fittings, Industrial Buildings, Inflammable Liquids, Vapors and Gases, Lighting and Heating Systems, Management Risks, Means of Escape, Portable Fire Appliances, Radioactive Materials, Report Writing, Salvage, Ventilation System, Water Supply.

Practical:

Drills and Demonstration of Hose, Ladders, Pump-Operation, Portable Fire Extinguishers, Fire Fighting Operation and Rescue Techniques.

(Note : This course is presently run by National Fire Service College, Govt. of India, Nagpur (Maharashtra)

Scaling, Type of Equipment and Training of Fire Services

National Disaster Management Guidelines: Scaling, Type of Equipment and Training of Fire Services

Annexure –

A. Personal Equipment (Level D) (each member):

1. Overall

2. Gloves

3. Shoes chemical resistant, steel toe and shank.

4. Boots, outer, chemical-resistant (disposable)

5. Safety glasses or chemical splash, goggles, poly carbonate lenses.

6. Helmet

7. Water bottle with sling.

B. Personal Protective Equipment:

I. Level A (20 sets)

1. Self contained breathing apparatus

2. Total – encapsulating chemical protective suit

3. Gloves, outer, chemical-resistant

4. Gloves, inner, chemical-resistant

II. Level B(20 sets)

1. Selft contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

2. Hooded chemical resistant clothing with elastic wrist and booties.

3. Gloves inner chemical resistant

4. Gloves outer chemical resistant.

5. Boot covers outer, chemical resistant (Disposable)