Fire disasters are well-known catastrophes throughout human history, with millions of people having

faced their consequences, whether from natural or artificial sources. Throughout the evolution of
human civilization, fires have caused the loss of human lives, wealth and infrastructure. Although the
advancement in technology and the scientific method has brought out many positive changes in
dealing with fires, there is still room for improvement.

For example, the loopholes in managing and implementing the rules and regulations regarding fire
safety are one of the biggest concerns regarding public security in various countries. Even wealthy
countries like the United States face these issues daily. The losses that occur due to fires in
industrialized nations and developing countries are monetary and incur damage to basic
infrastructure. Moreover, these incidents can leave an everlasting psychological impact on the
victims.

Enterprises and businesses worldwide understand the importance of maintaining a robust fire safety
and risk management system. For this purpose, management will seek someone well-versed in fire
safety and risk management because these individuals understand the gravity of the consequences
they will face in the event of a fire. +9

Fires are deadly for an organization's financial stability and progress and can also distort its public
image. This attitude is often due to people's assumption that the business was careless about their
safety and their employees' safety, damaging its reputation.

This course comprises three comprehensive modules. The first module demonstrates the basics
relating to fire hazards. Explore the three most common reasons fires occur and the important
scientific principles of the 'fire triangle' and 'fire tetrahedron'. Moreover, it outlines the
phenomenon of combustion and the classification of flames.

The second module describes fire protection, prevention and suppression systems. It classifies fire
extinguishers based on their content and colour codes. A brief fire safety guide provides fire safety
practices for employees and employers and outlines a fire warden's responsibilities.

The final module discusses fire safety under three international frameworks: BS 9997, the
Singaporean Civil Defence Force and the USA's Organizational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

The practical component of solving case studies will keep you engaged. If you are interested in
learning about what it takes to tackle fire safety in your organization.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe causes of fires in detail

• Analyse the importance of supervised cooking in the kitchens

• Explain the methods of preventing carbon monoxide (CO) contamination in homes

• Contrast fire prevention, fire protection and fire suppression

• Categorize the two distinct categories of the fire protection system

• Classify the six different types of fire extinguishers based on their content and colour code

• Describe the correct use of smoke alarms

• Distinguish between the proactive and reactive duties of a fire warden

• Evaluate the five essential parts of the fire safety management plan

• Analyse the fire risk management system described in BS 9997

• Define 'FEP' and 'ERP' according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force

• Summarize emergency egress protocols defined in some clauses of OHSA

Module 1

The Basics of Fire and Propagation

The Basics of Fire and Propagation - Learning Outcomes

How Does a Fire Start?

The Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron

The Phenomenon of Combustion

The Basics of Fire and Propagation - Lesson Summary

Module 2

The Fundamentals of Fire Safety

Fire Protection, Prevention, and Suppression

Fire Safety Guide for Homes and Enterprises

Fire Warden Responsibilities

The Fundamentals of Fire Safety - Lesson Summary

Module 3

Fire Safety Risk Management System

In this module, you will learn about assessing fire safety measures. You will also learn about the
components of a fire safety management plan and view a fire risk management system under BS
9997. Moreover, the differences between FEP and ERP are also given under the guidelines of SCDF.
Lastly, some important OHSA clauses are also discussed.

Fire Safety Management Plan

Measures For Assessing the Fire Safety

Standards Of Emergency Egress

Fire Safety Risk Management - Lesson Summary