FDM6200 Fire Dynamics
Gain essential fire dynamics knowledge to design safer environments, exploring fire behaviour, scenarios, and real-world research through site visits, and practical applications.
About Course
Understanding fire dynamics is essential for creating safer buildings and communities. This course explores how fires ignite, grow, spread, and can be effectively controlled — knowledge that is vital for designing and implementing robust fire safety strategies.
In 2022 alone, an estimated 3.7 million fires worldwide resulted in 19,600 deaths (*CTIF, 2024). Fires can occur in a wide range of environments—from residential and commercial buildings to wildland and vegetation areas—underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive fire safety measures.
This course is designed for professionals in both industry and government sectors who are involved in fire safety, emergency planning, or building design. It provides a strong foundation in fire behaviour, equipping learners with the skills to enhance safety, resilience, and risk management in the built environment.
This course is part of the Graduate Certificate in Fire Dynamics and Fire Modelling.
*Source: International Association of Fire and Rescue Services (CITF) 2024
Skills you’ll gain
Process Safety
Chemical Engineering
Who Should Attend
Fire safety professionals
Junior and middle management individuals involved in fire safety engineering
Prerequisites
There are no minimum requirements. However, a relevant educational or technical background is preferred and would be advantageous. Learners are encouraged to consider their readiness to successfully complete the module.
Learning Outcomes
Workshop 1: Fire Dynamics Part 1
- Explore fire ignition, propagation and behaviour, as well as burning of gases, liquids and solids, including through relevant case studies
- Apply fundamental concepts in fire dynamics to real-life examples.
Workshop 2: Fire Dynamics Part 2
- Understand compartment fires, fire scenarios, combustion toxicity, and human behaviour in fire.
- Learn how fire research is carried out through a visit to the SCDF Fire Research Centre and observe fire growth at the Compartment Fire Behaviour Training (CFBT) Complex, with a take-home assignment to reinforce learning.
Teaching Team
Teong How Hwa
Deputy Commissioner, Strategy & Corporate Services, Singapore Civil Defence Force
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Course Details
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aug and Sep 2025 | 27(PM), 28 and 29 Aug 10(PM), 11 and 12 Sep | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the module; and
- Undertake and pass credit-bearing assessment during the module; and
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Participants who successfully obtain all 3 Certificate of Attainment in the Fire Dynamics and Fire Modelling series will receive a Graduate Certificate in Fire Dynamics and Fire Modelling.
Assessment Plan
Assessment Type: Written and project assessment
Learners will undertake a combination of 2 written assignments and 1 project assessment.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$4,905.00.
| Funding Category | Eligible Funding | Course Fees Payable After Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | 70% | S$1,471.50 |
| Singapore Citizen (Above 40) Funded under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) | 90% | S$571.50 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | 70% | S$1,471.50 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | Not Eligible | S$4,905.00 |
Note:
- All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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