FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

UNIT I PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF FIRE

Fire properties of solid, liquid and gases, fire spread, toxicity of products of combustion,
theory of combustion and explosion vapor clouds flash fire- jet fires pool fires
unconfirmed vapor cloud explosion, shock waves, auto ignition, boiling liquid expanding vapor
explosion case studies.

UNIT II FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE FIGHTING

Sources of ignition fire triangle principles of fire extinguishing active and passive
fire protection systems various classes of fires A, B, C, D, E, F types of fire extinguishers
fire stoppers hydrant pipes hoses monitors fire watchers layout of stand pipes fire
station fire alarms and sirens maintenance of fire trucks foam generators escape from
rescue operations fire drills notice first aid for burns.

UNIT III FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Sprinkler hydrants stand pipes special fire suppression systems like deluge and
emulsifier selection criteria of the above installations reliability maintenance evaluation
and standards alarm and detection systems other suppression systems co2 system foam
system dry chemical powder (DCP) system halon system need for halon replacement
smoke venting portable extinguishers flammable liquids tank farms indices of
inflammability fire fighting systems.

UNIT IV FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS

Fire load, fire resistant material and fire testing structural fire protection structural
integrity exists and egress fire certificates fire safety requirements for high rise buildings
snookers.

UNIT V SYSTEMS TO PROTECT BUILDING EXPLOSIONS

Principles of explosion detonation and blast waves explosion parameters explosion

venting inter gases for generation of inert gas rupture disc in process vessels and lines
explosion. Suppression system based on carbon dioxide (CO2) and halons hazards in LPG,
ammonia (NH3), sulphur dioxide (SO3), chlorine (cl2) etc. Indian explosives act and rules static
and mobile pressure vessel (SMPV) rules Indian gas cylinders petroleum act
Fire station:

Organization structure of Fire service:

Director General

Deputy Director General

Chief / Divisional fire officer

Station fire officer

Deputy station fire officer

Fire officer

Fire officer technical and inspection

Fire officer transport and training

Crew supervisors

Control room operators

Driver

Fire fighter and fireman

Duties and Responsibilities of fire service:

Fire prevention and fire control policies, inspection policies are implemented.
Training system and financial control of training establishment are implemented.
Technical policies regarding type of equipments requirements for entire fire service are
implemented.
Fire station must developed maintain and issue fire prevention regulations as design to
meet the needs of its jurisdiction.
Fire station must establish operating instructions to manage its operation.
Fire station must give the pre-training (fire drill) to the fire fighters.

First AID:

First AID refers to the emergency treatment given to person suffering from an accident
or sudden illness until the doctor attends.
First AID has three important aims.
Preserve life
Promote recovery
Prevent worsening of the causality condition

First AID for burns:

Act quickly put the affected parts in cold water.

Poor the water over burns that should not immersed burns
Covered with sterilized dressing and get medical help immediately.

Does and doesnt of First AID:

Do the first thing, first quickly, quickly and calmly.

Stop severe bleeding it any.
Give artificial respiration if required an continue it fill the doctor comes.
Treat for shock.
Avoid crowding around the victim.
Unless required dont remove cloth.
Dont try to achieve too much.
Dont soak a victim to wake lihi.
Unless victim complaints of cold dont wrap with blanket or coat.