Location

Technical and Vocational Institute

Objectives

• • This course is designed to provide participants with the required knowledge to fulfill the role of Fire Marshal and update the knowledge of existing Fire Marshals. • It will also assist those with practical responsibility for fire safety within buildings/workplace to develop procedures and fire management systems.

Outcomes

Upon the completion of the course, the participant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:• Fire Risk Assessment• The fire triangle and the common causes of fire.• The different classes of fire• Fire extinguishers ratings• Correctly and safely select and use of a fire extinguisher.• The role of the Fire Marshal• Emergency procedures and evacuation• Fire Alarm systems, inspection and testing• Automatic Fire Fighting Systems (Sprinkler System, FM200 Systems etc.) – Inspection and testing.• Fire Water Tanks, fire pumps, fire hydrants, etc.• Fire Fighting Systems – Oil and Petroleum TanksUpon the completion of the course, the participant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:• Fire Risk Assessment• The fire triangle and the common causes of fire.• The different classes of fire• Fire extinguishers ratings• Correctly and safely select and use of a fire extinguisher.• The role of the Fire Marshal• Emergency procedures and evacuation• Fire Alarm systems,

Course Contents

The following topics will be presented in the course:• Fire Risk Assessment• Fire Prevention• Causes of Fires / Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron• Fire Classes (Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class K)• Different types of Fire Extinguishers• Fire Extinguishers Rating / Distribution - Extinguishers Testing and Rating (UL, CE, etc.). - Distribution of Fire Extinguishers/Extinguisher per Square Feet or Square Meters. - Inspection and Maintenance, Re-Filling etc.• Fire Detection Systems - Smoke and Heat Detectors - Flame and Gas Detectors - Different Types of Fire Detection (Conventional, Addressable, Etc. - Inspection Procedures, Intervals, Reporting etc.• Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems: - Different Types of Sprinkler Systems - Hydraulic Calculations - Water Demands - Inspection• Automatic Fire Fighting Systems (Carbon Dioxide, FM200, Dry Chemical, Foam, etc.) - Space to be protected - Calcu