Archive · 19 Jun 2025
CISF Trains 380 Firefighters Nationwide in Fire Safety
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which has a special fire wing, is teaching firefighters new skills.
They've already trained 380 firefighters since 2023, following a request from the Union Home Minister.
The training happens at a special school in Hyderabad and teaches modern ways to fight fires and handle emergencies.
They also learn about managing disasters, especially in crowded cities and dangerous industrial areas.
The CISF is ready to train even more firefighters if states want them to.
CISF has trained 380 firefighters across India since 2023.
The training program was initiated following a directive from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Training is conducted by the CISF's Fire Service Training Institute (FSTI) in Hyderabad.
The program focuses on modern firefighting, rescue techniques, and disaster management.
The CISF is ready to offer more training slots if states nominate firefighters.
- Who
- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and firefighters from various cities.
- What
- CISF has been conducting a nationwide fire training program.
- When
- Since 2023.
- Where
- Across India, with training at Hyderabad's FSTI.
- Why
- To upgrade skills in modern firefighting, rescue techniques, and disaster management.
- Trained Firefighters
- 380
- Training Location
- Fire Service Training Institute (FSTI), Hyderabad
- Initiated by
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Training Focus
- Modern firefighting and disaster management
- Cities involved
- 150