Syllabus for BBA in Fire and Safety

 

First Year (Year 1)

 

Core Subjects & Descriptions:

 

Principles of Management

 

• Introduction to management theories, functions, and organizational structures.

 

• Basics of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.

 

Business Communication

 

• Formal & informal communication in safety management.

 

• Report writing, emails, and emergency communication protocols.

 

Fundamentals of Fire Safety

 

• Fire chemistry, fire behavior, and classification of fires (A, B, C, D, K).

 

• Fire tetrahedron, combustion principles, and fire spread mechanisms.

 

Basic Chemistry & Physics for Fire Safety

 

• Chemical reactions in fires, properties of flammable materials.

 

• Heat transfer, pressure dynamics, and explosion mechanics.

 

Environmental Science & Disaster Awareness

 

• Natural & man-made disasters, environmental hazards.

 

• Climate impact on fire risks and pollution control basics.

 

Practical Training – Basic Firefighting

 

• Hands-on training with fire extinguishers (water, foam, CO₂, DCP).

 

• Hose handling, ladder drills, and small-scale fire simulations.

 

Second Year (Year 2)

 

Core Subjects & Descriptions:

 

Industrial Safety Management

 

• OSHA standards, hazard identification, and workplace safety audits.

 

• Safety policies, PPE usage, and accident prevention techniques.

 

Fire Prevention & Protection Systems

 

• Automatic sprinklers, hydrant systems, smoke detectors, and alarms.

 

• Fire-resistant construction materials and compartmentalization.

 

Occupational Health & Safety

 

• Workplace ergonomics, chemical exposure limits, and industrial hygiene.

 

• First aid, CPR, and emergency medical response.

 

Disaster Management

 

• Disaster response planning (earthquakes, floods, industrial accidents).

 

• Roles of NDRF, SDRF, and crisis communication strategies.

 

Legal Aspects of Fire Safety

 

• Indian Factory Act, NDMA guidelines, and fire safety compliance laws.

 

• Case studies on industrial fire accidents and legal repercussions.

 

Practical Training – Advanced Firefighting & Rescue

 

• Live fire drills, search-and-rescue operations, and hazmat handling.

 

• Use of SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus).

 

Third Year (Year 3)

 

Core Subjects & Descriptions:

 

Fire Safety Engineering

 

• Design of fire exits, ventilation systems, and evacuation routes.

 

• CFD modeling for fire simulations and smoke management.

 

Risk Assessment & Insurance

 

• Quantitative risk analysis (QRA), FMEA, and loss prevention strategies.

 

• Insurance policies for fire and industrial risks.

 

Fire Investigation & Forensic Science

 

• Arson detection, evidence collection, and fire cause analysis.

 

• Forensic tools (electrical fault tracing, accelerant detection).

 

Industrial Training & Internship

 

• 4-6 weeks at fire stations, oil refineries, or safety departments.

 

• Real-world hazard assessments and report submission.

 

Project Work & Viva Voce

 

• Case study on a major fire incident (e.g., Uphaar Cinema, Bhopal Gas Tragedy).

 

• Presentation on innovative fire safety solutions.

 

Additional Components:

Workshops:

 

• Fire drill demonstrations, mock evacuations, and emergency response.

 

• Chemical spill containment and radiation safety basics.

 

Certifications:

 

• Basic Firefighter Certification (if included in the curriculum).

 

• First Aid & CPR Training (St. John Ambulance/Red Cross).