D1. Knowledge and Ability to Understand: At the end of the course, the student must demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of combustion chemistry, combustion dynamics and related actions on parameters useful for extinguishing different types of fires in relation to the types of extinguishing agents and firefighting equipment. Must know the preventive measures to avoid fires in work environments and in specific risk activities. Must know the main technical performance measures that come into play in case of fire: reaction to fire, fire resistance, compartmentalization, fire detection and alarms, escape, smoke and heat control. Must know the principles behind the formulation of an emergency and evacuation plan. Must know the effects of fire on humans and the personal protective equipment to contain them. Must know the main relevant regulations on the subject.
D2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: At the end of the course, the student must be able to apply the knowledge acquired in D1 to contextualize useful solutions to solve application case studies. He/she must also be able to use spreadsheets for processing and analyzing data on events that have occurred. Must be able to apply the first practical measures in case of activation of a possible emergency.
D3. Autonomy of judgment: At the end of the course, the student will know how to take and implement measures in case of a fire emergency in relation to different situations and tools mentioned in D1. He/she must be able to operate directly or facilitate the operation of other roles in the use of different fire-fighting equipment (fire extinguishers and water lines and personal protective equipment). Must be able to propose system solutions for fire emergency response planning.
D4. Communication skills: Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to clearly state the concepts acquired in D1. He/she must also be able to intervene in a critical discussion of course topics in relation to case studies submitted.
D5. Learning skills: At the end of the course, the student must be able to independently investigate the topics covered; in addition, he/she must be able to transfer the notions learned in the in contexts other than the basic ones presented.

This course does not require prerequisites.

FIRE AND FIRE PREVENTION
Principles of combustion;
- The main causes of fire in relation to the specific work environment;
- extinguishing substances;
- hazards to people and the environment;
- specific fire prevention measures; behavioral expedients to prevent fires;
- the importance of control of work environments;
- the importance of inspections and maintenance on fire-fighting equipment.
FIRE PREVENTION STRATEGY (part one).
Specific risk areas.
Explosion protection.
Fire-fighting measures (part one):
- reaction to fire;
- fire resistance;
- compartmentation;
- exodus;
- detection and alarm;
- smoke and heat control.
FIRE PREVENTION STRATEGY (part two).
Fire-fighting measures (part two):
- fire control;
- fire-fighting operations;
- fire safety management in operation and emergency.
- controls and maintenance.
Emergency plan:
- emergency procedures;
- alarm procedures;
- evacuation procedures.
PRACTICAL EXERCISES.
Taking a look at and clarifying the main fire control and extinguishing equipment and systems;
- viewing on personal protective equipment (including, masks, self-protectors, ....);
- drills on the use of fire control and extinguishing equipment.
- viewing of the fire-fighting logbook;
- clarification and drill regarding the surveillance activity.

Corpo Nazionale dei Vigili del Fuoco - Direzione Centrale per la Prevenzione e la Sicurezza Tecnica - Corsi per addetti antincendio di cui al D.Lgs. 81/08 e al D.M. 2/9/2021- Teaching aids for carrying out training activities - Type 3-FOR courses

NORMATIVE REFERENCES
1. MODULE 1: Fire and fire prevention.
1.1 Principles of combustion
1.1.1 The classification of fires (in relation to the physical state of the fuel)
1.1.2 Physical parameters of combustion
1.1.3 Notes on combustion dynamics and heat transfer
1.1.4 Combustion of solid, liquid and gaseous substances
1.1.5 Heat transmission
1.1.6 Possible sources of fire activation (activation energy)
1.1.7 Products of combustion
1.2 The main causes of fire in relation to the specific working environment
1.3 The extinguishing substances
1.4 The risks to people and the environment
1.4.1 Background
1.4.2 Fire dynamics
1.4.3 Effects of fire on people
1.5 Specific fire prevention measures
1.6 Behavioral measures to prevent fires
1.6.1 Storage and use of flammable and easily combustible materials
1.6.2 Use of heat sources
1.6.3 Electrical systems and equipment
1.6.4 Smoking and the use of ashtrays
1.6.5 Combustible waste and scrap materials
1.6.6 Unoccupied areas
1.7 The importance of monitoring work environments
1.8 Safety signs in workplaces
1.9 The importance of inspections and maintenance on fire-fighting equipment
2. MODULE 2: Fire-fighting strategy (part one)
2.1 The areas of specific risk
2.2 Explosion protection
2.3 Fire-fighting measures (part one):
2.3.1 Reaction to fire
2.3.2 Fire resistance
2.3.3 Compartmentalization
2.3.4 Exodus
2.3.5 Detection and alarm
2.3.6 Smoke and heat control
3. MODULE 3: Fire-fighting strategy (part two)
3.1 Fire-fighting measures (part two)
3.1.1 Fire control
3.1.2 Firefighting operations
3.1.3 Fire safety management in operations and emergencies
3.1.4 Inspections and maintenance
3.2 The emergency plan
3.2.1 Emergency procedures
3.2.2 Alarm procedures
3.2.3 Evacuation procedures
4. MODULE 4: Pratice
4.1 Portable fire extinguishers
4.2 Hydrants and hose reels
4.2.1 Fire hose reels
4.2.2 Fire hydrant box and fire hose construction
4.2.3 Above-ground hydrant and fire hose construction
4.2.4 Underground hydrant and construction of a fire hose
4.3 Respiratory protective devices
4.3.1 PPE classification for respiratory protection
4.3.2 Filter Respirators
4.3.3 Insulating respirators
4.4 Fire-fighting logbook review, clarification and exercise regarding surveillance activity

Lectures, exercises through group work with analysis on real cases of fire emergencies proposed by the lecturer and practical simulations with fire-fighting equipment. Teaching materials, including exercises, are made available to students in the classroom.

https://www.vigilfuoco.it/sites/default/files/2023-10/dispensa%20for3%20finale.pdf

Verification of learning is through a final written test and a practical test.
The written test covers the teaching program with 30 multiple-choice questions (with 3 possible answers of which only one is correct) to be taken in a maximum time of 45 minutes. The questions will be mainly drawn from the national database developed by the National Fire Department-Central Directorate for Prevention and Technical Safety in Annex_10 dipvvf.COM-Al. REGISTRO UFFICIALE.I.0002238.09-02.2023. The database consists of 345 multiple-choice questions with a choice of only one option.
The practical test will focus on mastery of choice and technique of safe use of firefighting equipment.
To be admitted to the practical test, usually held in the same session as the written test, the score of the written test must be sufficient (greater than or equal to 18/30).
All tests aim to ascertain the student's knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the subject, and practical applications on simulated real cases.