A team of 40 trainees were deputed to Indian Rescue Academy, Kolad for training in SAR Deep Diving Course. The training course was scheduled to be conducted over a period of 43 days and curriculum to be followed as per the proposed plan of NDRF. Major highlights of the training program included the students being taught Riverine Diving at 18 –…
Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services (TNFRS) is the first responder for major emergencies and disasters and is completely spread over all districts of the State. The Department has been at the fore front of flood rescue too with Tamil Nadu being regularly hit by torrential rain during the receding monsoons. Indian Rescue Academy completed training of firemen and young…
Mumbai: Mumbai has over 500 public and private swimming pools in addition to beaches and lakes in its urban region. These locations are risks to public life if left unguarded and unattended by professionals. With a view to creating professional employment and addressing this erosion of precious lives, Indian Rescue Academy completed training of its first batch of lifeguards certified…
The State of Telangana, especially Hyderabad has been regularly hit with some of the worst flood like situations in the past 5 years. In Hyderabad alone, floods claimed multiple lives and destroyed properties in the city. Seeing this, Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services have selected Indian Rescue Academy to undertake training of their emergency responders in advanced disaster…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin launched a training programme on life-saving skills for fishermen youth on Tuesday. Training is being provided to at least 1,000 young fishermen from 14 districts of the state. The project is aimed at reducing the loss of lives in coastal areas. Chief Minister also flagged off a training program in Kovalam in Chengalpattu district…
A devastating drowning rate nearly 20% higher than the entirety of NSW, on a patch of coastline shorter than Mona Vale to Manly, is behind a partnership between Surf Life Saving NSW and India – focussed on increased awareness of safe swimming practices. Surf Life Saving Services, the business arm of SLSNSW, is delivering training as part of a partnership…