About this course
Fires in factories, hospitals, malls, warehouses and construction sites put lives and businesses at risk. Every such workplace needs trained people who can prevent fires, keep equipment ready and lead people to safety in an emergency. The Diploma in Fire & Safety at RIFS trains you for exactly that job.
You learn the theory in the classroom and then practise it in our training yard — handling extinguishers, running drills and responding to simulated emergencies.
What you'll learn
- Fire science and how fires start and spread
- Classes of fire and the right extinguishing media
- Portable extinguishers, hydrants and sprinklers
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Fire prevention and fire risk assessment
- Emergency planning, evacuation and rescue
- First aid basics
- Practical fire drills in the training yard
Careers after this diploma
- Fire Safety Officer
- Safety Supervisor
- Fire Technician
- Safety Steward
- Fire & Safety Trainer
Fire safety staff are needed in construction, manufacturing, power plants, hospitals, hotels, malls and oil & gas, in India and in Gulf countries. Our placement cell helps you apply once you complete the course.
Who should join
Students who have passed 10th, 12th or graduation in any stream. No engineering background is needed — the course starts from the basics.