Itus Newsletter – September 2023

Training the experts at Nehru Institute of Mountaineering Indian Rescue Academy at the invitation of world reputed Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarakashi, India conducted a Technical Rope Rescue Training program for their staff and students. Nestled in a premier location in the Himalayas in 1967 NIM is considered amongst the best mountaineering institute in the world. In addition to basic and advanced…

News from Indian Rescue Academy (IRA)

New Equipment Provided by one of our key equipment partners Ocean Blue, Indian Rescue Academy (IRA) recently received and commissioned new training equipments. These include most modern Sea-Doo jet ski and a 4 mtr Aluminium power boat. These equipments add to the substantial existing equipments and enhance IRA’s training capacity at our Kolad Academy. Lifeguard training of members of Maharashtra…

Indian Rescue Academy completes Australian Standards Lifeguard Training in Mumbai

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…

Telangana equips teams with Advanced Flood Response Training

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…

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches beach lifeguard training

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…