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Dubai Office
The Iridium Building, Office 17
Umm Suqeim Road, Al Barsha
Post Box-391186
8000-35704195 (UAE)
800-8110516 (Saudi Arabia-STC)
Whatsapp :+971568825640

Syllabus for Firefighting design & Installation practices

1. Introduction to Firefighting
a)
b)
c)
d)

Firefighting Introduction
Firefighting - Codes & Standards
Definitions, Symbols & Installation
Application of Fire Fighting Systems

2. Basics of Fire
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Introduction to Fire
Chemistry of Fire
The Fire Triangle
The Fire Tetrahedron
Extinguishment Considering the Fire Tetrahedron
Hazardous/Combustible Materials

3. Classification Of Fires
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)

Class A Fires
Extinguishment of Class A Fires
Class B Fires
Extinguishment of Class B Fires
Class C Fires
Extinguishment of Class C Fires
Class D Fires
Extinguishment of Class D Fires
Class K Fires
Extinguishment of Class K Fires
Classification of Hazards

4. Fire Main Systems

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)

General Principles of the Fire Main System

Straight Streams
Fog Streams
High-velocity Fog Streams
Low-velocity Fog Streams
Limitations of Fog Streams
Combination Nozzle Operation
Conclusion

5. Fire Extinguishing Systems

a) Fixed Gas Fire-extinguishing Systems

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b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)

CO2 Fire Extinguishing Systems

Fixed Water Fire-extinguishing Systems
Water Spray System
Water Sprinkler Systems
Water Mist Systems
Foam Fire Extinguishing Systems
Types of Foams
Portable/Semi-portable Fire Extinguishers
Types of Fire Extinguishers
Maintenance

6. Fire Fighting Sprinkler Systems

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)

Water Sprinkler Systems

Wet pipe systems
Dry pipe systems
Deluge systems
Other systems
Sprinkler system layout
Fire Water Demand
Preparation of Sprinkler Layout

7. Piping Systems
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
n)

Preparation of Sprinkler Layout

Pipe
Pipe Designators
Other Elements
Piping Systems
Types of Piping Materials
Standard Fire Fighting and Piping Symbols
Methods of Manufacture
Pipe Ends and Jointing Methods
Codes & Standards
Piping supports
Piping Isometrics
Valves
Pipe sizing as per NFPA

8. Firefighting Pumps
a) Types of Firefighting Pumps
b) Sizing and Selection of Fire Pumps
c) Fire Pump Room Layout
9. Fire Detection System
a) Design Considerations

Dubai Office
The Iridium Building, Office 17
Umm Suqeim Road, Al Barsha
Post Box-391186
8000-35704195 (UAE)
800-8110516 (Saudi Arabia-STC)
Whatsapp :+971568825640

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b) Fire Detection & Alarm Design

10. Site Installation
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Installation Procedures
Testing & Commissioning
Pressure Testing
Inspections
Safety Measures

11. Firefighting Documentation

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Bill of Quantity
Material Submittals
Equipment Schedules
Technical Schedules
Estimation & Costing
Tracking List

12. Software
a) AutoCAD Expert level
b) Master Converter
c) MS Excel
13. International Drawings
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Introduction to International Drawings

Work Flow chart
Setting level for Piping
Complete Shop Drawing Preparation
Co-ordination
Drawings Representation & Text settings

14. Personality Development

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)

Communication & Presentation

Leadership
Time Management
How to start a daily routine
Interview Skills
Interpersonal Relationships
Stress management
Motivation
Positive Communication
Positive Thinking Tips
Resume development

Dubai Office
The Iridium Building, Office 17
Umm Suqeim Road, Al Barsha
Post Box-391186
8000-35704195 (UAE)
800-8110516 (Saudi Arabia-STC)
Whatsapp :+971568825640