Fire Technician course
🔥 Fire Technician – 6-Month Certification Program
📘 Course Overview
The Fire Technician Certification Program is a comprehensive, industry-oriented training course designed to equip learners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to prevent, detect, and respond to fire hazards across various sectors. This 6-month program provides hands-on experience in firefighting equipment, fire protection systems, risk assessment, emergency planning, and legal compliance aligned with national and international safety standards.
Whether you’re a beginner or seeking a career upgrade in fire safety and emergency services, this course prepares you for real-world challenges in industrial, commercial, and residential settings.
⏳ Duration: 6 Months (Theory + Practical + Live Drill Sessions)
🎯 Course Objectives
- Understand fire science, causes, and behaviour
- Operate and maintain fire alarm and suppression systems
- Conduct fire risk assessments and audits
- Respond to fire emergencies and conduct rescue operations
- Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and codes
🎓 Certification
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a certificate titled:
Certified Fire Technician
Awarded by NISHE – National Institute of Safety Health and Environment
✅ An ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 29990:2010 Certified Institute
✅ Registered under MSME, Government of India
🧑🎓 Eligibility
- Minimum Qualification: 10th Pass
- Basic physical fitness required
- No prior fire safety experience necessary
🧰 Training Methodology
- Instructor-led classroom sessions
- Practical exercises with real equipment
- Live fire drills and emergency simulations
- Case studies and compliance checklists
- Optional online study support
🔑 Key Modules Covered
- Fundamentals of Fire and Safety
- Understanding the fire triangle and tetrahedron
- Causes and behaviour of fire in various environments
- Importance of fire safety in industrial, residential, and commercial settings
- Role and responsibilities of a fire technician
- Classes of Fire & Extinguishing Techniques
- Classification of fire (Class A, B, C, D, K/F) as per Indian and international standards
- Suitable extinguishing agents for each class
- Fire spread mechanisms and suppression strategies
- Practical training on selection and application of extinguishing methods
- Fire Alarm & Detection Systems
- Types of detectors: smoke, heat, flame, gas/CO
- Conventional vs addressable alarm systems
- Manual call points, alarm panels, strobe lights, and sirens
- Installation, testing, fault-finding, and maintenance procedures
- NFPA 72 and NBC 2016 standards overview
- Sprinkler, Hydrant & Gas Suppression Systems
- Components and operation of water-based systems (sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels)
- Introduction to inert gas, CO₂, and clean agent fire suppression systems
- Inspection and maintenance procedures
- Integration with fire alarm systems and automatic triggering mechanisms
- Fire Extinguishers – Selection, Operation & Recharge
- Types of extinguishers (Water, Foam, CO₂, DCP, Wet Chemical)
- Suitability for different classes of fire
- Safe operation, handling, and discharge techniques
- Visual inspection, pressure check, refilling, and recharging procedures
- Use of PPE, SCBA & Rescue Equipment
- Types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for fire response
- Donning and doffing procedures
- Operation and maintenance of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Rescue tools: cutters, spreaders, stretchers, ladders
- Safety protocols during rescue operations
- Fire Risk Assessment & Legal Framework
- Hazard identification and risk evaluation methods
- Hierarchy of fire controls and preventive measures
- Fire safety laws, building codes, and statutory compliance (NBC, IS, OSHA)
- Documentation, audit preparation, and fire safety certificates
- Emergency Evacuation Procedures
- Emergency planning and fire drill scheduling
- Assembly points, escape routes, and signage placement
- Roles of Fire Wardens and Emergency Response Teams (ERT)
- Crowd control, communication, and accountability systems
- Basic First Aid and Burn Management
- Types and degrees of burns: assessment and immediate response
- First aid for smoke inhalation, electric shock, bleeding, and trauma
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) basics
- Use of first aid kits, fire blankets, and emergency medical response
- Live Fire Drill, Hose Handling & Rescue Simulation
- Real-time fire response training under instructor supervision
- Hose laying, nozzle operation, and water pressure management
- Victim evacuation in low-visibility smoke conditions
- Team-based mock rescue and fire suppression scenarios
💼 Career Opportunities
- Fire Technician / Fireman
- Fire and Safety Officer
- Fire Alarm & Equipment Maintenance Technician
- Emergency Response Team Member
- Safety Assistant in Industry or Construction
🔒 Industry Standards Covered
- National Building Code (NBC Part IV)
- OSHA Fire Safety Standards
- ISO 45001:2018 Guidelines
📞 For Enrolment or Enquiry:
NISHE – National Institute of Safety Health and Environment
📧 Email: info@nishe.in
📞 Phone: +91 8368423452
🌐 Website: www.nishe.in
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 1
- Duration 24 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 972
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Self
- 1 Section
- 0 Lessons
- 24 Weeks
