Fundamental of Fire Safety

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FUNDAMENTAL OF FIRE DI01070011
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Code: DI01070011 Credits: 4 Semester 1 FTAS

Fundamental of Fire Safety

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Fundamental of Fire Safety Syllabus — Unit-wise Content

The official GTU curriculum for Fundamental of Fire Safety (subject code DI01070011) as prescribed for FTAS · Semester 1 divides the course into 5 units, covering 9 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.

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Unit 1 Chemistry and Physics of Fire and Fire Extinguishment

6 lecture hours

  • 1.1 Chemistry and Physics of Fire  Introduction to fire  Definition and concept of fire  Fire triangle  Fire tetrahedron  Chemical properties of fire  Physical properties of fire  Process of combustion  Stages of fire development  Heat transfer: o Conduction o Convection o Radiation  Classification of fire  Sources and causes of fire  Flash point  Fire point  Ignition temperature  Explosion and types of explosion  Fire behaviour of: o Solids o Liquids o Gases  Smoke and toxic gases  Principles of fire prevention and control  Extinguishing agents and their properties  Basics of fire dynamics Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Fire Technology and Safety Subject Code : DI01070011 Subject Name : Fundamental of Fire Safety  Fire safety precautions and risk reduction 1.2 Fire Extinguishment  Principles of fire extinguishment  Starvation  Cooling  Smothering  Inhibition of chemical chain reaction  Classification of fires  Spread of fire  Fire extinguishing media  Selection of suitable extinguishing media

Unit 2 Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materials

7 lecture hours

  • 2.1 Introduction to Hazardous Materials  Definition and classification of hazardous materials  Properties and characteristics of hazardous materials  Sources and types of hazards  Fire and explosion hazards associated with hazardous materials  Health and environmental hazards 2.2 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment  Identification of hazardous materials and associated hazards  Basic principles of hazard identification  Risk assessment and risk control  Safety Data Sheets (SDS)  Hazard communication and safety labelling 2.3 Storage and Segregation of Hazardous Materials  General principles of safe storage  Compatibility and segregation of hazardous materials  Storage of: o Flammable liquids o Flammable gases o Explosive materials o Toxic and corrosive materials  Storage quantity and inventory control  Safe layout and design of hazardous material storage areas  Ventilation and temperature control  Fire protection and emergency access Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Fire Technology and Safety Subject Code : DI01070011 Subject Name : Fundamental of Fire Safety 2.4 Handling and Transportation  Safe handling of hazardous materials  Loading and unloading precautions  Internal transportation and movement of hazardous materials  Prevention of leakage
  • spillage and accidental release  Use of suitable containers and equipment  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2.5 Emergency Response and Safety Management  Emergency response to leakage
  • spillage and fire  Emergency evacuation procedures  Spill control and containment  First response and notification procedures  Waste disposal and environmental protection  Inspection
  • maintenance and safety audits  Accident prevention and case studies

Unit 3 Fixed Firefighting Installations

10 lecture hours

  • 3.1 Introduction to Fixed Firefighting Systems  Objectives and importance of fire protection installations  Types of fixed firefighting installations  Basic principles of fixed fire protection systems 3.2 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems  Automatic fire detection systems  Fire detection sensors and devices  Fire alarm systems  Basic operation and applications 3.3 Water-Based Firefighting Systems  Fire hydrant system  Wet riser system  Down-comer system  Automatic sprinkler system  Deluge system  Water spray system 3.4 Special Fire Suppression Systems  Foam fire protection systems  Gaseous fire suppression systems Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Fire Technology and Safety Subject Code : DI01070011 Subject Name : Fundamental of Fire Safety  Fixed extinguishing systems 3.5 Supporting Components  Fire pumps  Water supply arrangements  Control valves  Piping systems  Installation standards and codes  Inspection
  • testing and maintenance  Operation of firefighting installations  Safety precautions during installation and operation  Troubleshooting and system reliability  Case studies and practical applications

Unit 4 Rural, Urban and Gas Fires

10 lecture hours

  • 4.1 Rural and Urban Fire  Comparative study of rural fire and urban fire  Causes of rural fires  Characteristics of rural fire  Characteristics of urban fire  Fire extinguishing media used in rural and urban fires  Counter-fire method  Basic firefighting approach and safety precautions 4.2 Gas Fires  Classification of gases  Properties and hazards of flammable gases  Firefighting procedures for gas fires  Gas leakage and emergency response  LPG fire  CNG fire  LNG fire  Safety precautions during gas fire incidents

Unit 5 Forest, Snow and Special Fire Situations

12 lecture hours

  • 5.1 Forest Fire  Causes of forest fires  Classification of forest fires  Factors affecting forest fire spread  Prevention of forest fires  Fire detection and early warning Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Fire Technology and Safety Subject Code : DI01070011 Subject Name : Fundamental of Fire Safety  Counter-fire method  Basic forest firefighting approaches  Safety precautions during forest fire operations 5.2 Hydrocarbon and Special Fire Situations  Classification and hazards of hydrocarbon gases  Hydrocarbon gases stored in cold/snow-covered regions  Basic fire and safety challenges in extreme environmental conditions  Special fire situations and emergency response 5.3 Ocean and Marine Fire  Causes of marine and ocean fires  Fire hazards in ships and marine environments  Basic firefighting considerations  Emergency response and evacuation  Safety precautions during marine fire incidents

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